VANILLA & CINNAMON-KISSED APPLE LATKES

Vanilla & Cinnamon-Kissed Apple Latkes image

Latkes are crispy fried pancakes, often made with potatoes. But this sweet version with apples, orange juice, cinnamon and vanilla falls in the dessert realm. -Candy McMenamin, Lexington, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups orange juice
1 cup 2% milk
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3/4 pounds apples (about 6 large apples), peeled and shredded
3/4 cup canola oil

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and cinnamon; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in the orange juice, milk, eggs and vanilla until blended; fold in apples., Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into oil; press lightly to flatten. Fry in batches until golden brown on both sides, using remaining oil as needed. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.