POSITIVELY PERFECT RECIPES

Steps:

• Cut apples into eighths. I prefer to peel and core my apples. You can leave both if you wish. In 3-quart saucepan, heat apples, apple cider or juice, and fresh lemon juice to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until apples are very tender. Makes about 2 cups. Cover and refrigerate.
• Peel and finely shred potatoes and onion into a colander. With hand, squeeze to press out as much liquid as possible. Place potato mixture in medium bowl; stir in egg, flour, parsley, lemon juice, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Drop potato mixture by scant 1/4 cups into a hot skillet, cooking 5 latkes at a time. With the back of a spoon, flatten each latke into a 3-inch round. Cook latkes about 4 to 5 minutes until undersides are golden. Turn latkes and cook about 5 minutes longer until the flip sides are golden brown and crisp.