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German Potato Pancakes with Applesauce

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45 min

Snack

Appetizer

Side

10 ingredients or less

Budget-friendly
These potato pancakes or 'Kartoffelpuffer' can be made in different variations, but the most simple traditional one includes potatoes, onions, eggs, and simple seasoning. For the vegan version, we simply left out the eggs, as the grated potatoes hold the shape on their own very well. They are often served with applesauce, which might seem a bit unusual at first, but they pair very well together. Of course, you can choose to enjoy these pancakes on their own or as a side dish.

potato pancakes

Total

45 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Rest

5 min

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What others say

Nicole Mostofa - July 23, 2024, 3:16 p.m.

Mine browned a bit much and felt slightly undercooked. So maybe I need a lower heat setting. But these were tasty.
🥔🧅

brandy - May 17, 2024, 2:58 a.m.

These are really good. I had no idea what to expect and was pleasantly surprised. I will be making them again

Michaela - Jan. 1, 2024, 11:26 a.m.

Reibekuchen (grater cake) /Reiberdatschi... We also eat them with cinnamon-sugar, or smoked salmon and black bread/pumpernickel, or herb quark. Depending on the region. The trademark is that they are fried in a lot of fat and then the whole place stinks😂. But so delicious! That's why it's better to eat at the Christmas market or the fair.
Will this one give a try🤤

Paula de Sousa - Nov. 16, 2023, 10:32 p.m.

Tasteful, but it fell apart 🙃

PUL small logo PUL Team - Nov. 16, 2023, 11:34 p.m.

Hey Paula, oh no! Squeezing out excess water from the grated potatoes after sprinkling salt helps them stay firm. Being sure to flatten the potato mixture well also helps the pancakes hold their shape. I hope this helps if you give the pancake recipe another try 🤗

Olja - Aug. 9, 2023, 5:42 p.m.

I am a huge potato lover and so I absolutely LOVED these potato fritters. I did not eat them with apple sauce but might try some other day if I’m feeling adventurous 😃. Really nice yummy and crispy!

PUL small logo PUL Team - Aug. 10, 2023, 6:10 p.m.

Hehe so thrilled the potato was enjoyed, Olja!