Description
These aren’t your average potato pancakes! This recipe elevates a classic German Kartoffelpuffer with a sweet and savory caramelized onion apple swirl, resulting in perfectly crispy pancakes with a delightful burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (1.5 lb) Russet Potatoes: peeled and grated
- 100g (3.5 oz) All-Purpose Flour: acts as a binder
- 2 Large Eggs: adds richness
- 60ml (0.25 cup) Whole Milk: adds moisture
- 0.5 tsp Salt: for seasoning
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper: freshly ground
- 250ml (1 cup) Vegetable Oil: for frying
- 150g (5 oz) Sweet Onion: thinly sliced
- 150g (5 oz) Apple: diced
- 15g (1 tbsp) Unsalted Butter: adds richness to compote
- 15ml (1 tbsp) Olive Oil: for compote
- 1 tbsp Brown Sugar: enhances caramelization
- Pinch of Salt (for compote): balances sweetness
- 2 tbsp Chives: finely chopped, for garnish
- 2 tbsp Yogurt (mixed with 0.5 tsp Lemon Zest & Pinch of Salt): optional garnish
Instructions
- Make Compote: Sauté onion in butter and olive oil until softened. Add apple, brown sugar, and salt; cook until tender and caramelized.
- Prepare Potatoes: Grate and thoroughly drain potatoes using a kitchen towel.
- Combine Batter: Mix drained potatoes, flour, eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry Pancakes: Spoon batter into hot oil, add compote, and fold edges over filling.
- Cook to Crispness: Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain & Serve: Transfer to paper towels and serve immediately.
Notes
Removing excess moisture from the potatoes is crucial for crispy pancakes. Don’t skimp on squeezing!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: potato pancakes,kartoffelpuffer,german,apple,onion,crispy,fried,comfort food