Matzoh Meal and Apple Pancakes

Mirj's Note:

Great for breakfast, we've even had these for lunch.

• Total Time: 12 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 7 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 15 pancakes

• 2 eggs , separated
• ½ cup matzo meal
• ½ cup water or ½ cup milk
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½-¾ cup minced, peeled apple
• vegetable oil or butter (for frying)
• cinnamon

Directions:

1. Beat the egg yolks until thick and pale in color.
2. In a small bowl, combine the matzo meal with the water or milk.
3. Stir into the beaten yolks.
4. Beat the egg whites with the salt until stiff.
5. Fold into the yolk mixture.
6. Gently stir in the apple.
7. Heat 1/4- inch of oil or butter in a heavy skillet.
8. Drop the batter by tablespoonful into the hot oil; flatten lightly with the back of the spoon.
9. Fry the pancakes until golden, about 4 minutes.
10. Turn and cook for about 3 minutes on the second side.
11. Don't crowd the pan.
12. Add more oil or butter to the skillet as needed.
13. Drain the pancakes on paper towels and sprinkle with cinnamon.
14. Serve with warmed honey, passed separately.

Reviews

[Chef MD]

this recipe was easy to follow and adapt- loved it! i actually used leftover haroset instead of the apples and it worked beautifully. i would love to try this with ricotta cheese, too- would be yummy anytime of year

[BLUE ROSE]

This was just like my DH remembered. I used mcintosh apples for this for this and it came out Excellant. Will have again soon.