Pear and Sweet Potato Latkes

Let me just say that this recipe is delicious! I figured it would be good, considering I love potatoes, but it was better than I thought! I saw a photo of the completed dish from one of my twitter followers and asked for the recipe. I'm happy to say I was given the recipe and made it this week. I'd like to try it again but bake the latkes instead of frying them. I paired my latkes with sour cream and a homemade spicy berry compote. I ate the leftovers for breakfast with fried eggs.  Enjoy! 

Pear and Sweet Potato Latkes

1 1/2 pound (about 2 medium) sweet potatoes, peeled and grated
1 large firm pear, grated
2 tablespoons grated onion
2 large eggs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour or matzo meal
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Canola oil, for frying
Greek yogurt or sour cream, for serving
Method:

Place potatoes in the center of a kitchen towel, gather up the edges, and twist the towel to remove excess moisture. In a large bowl, stir together potatoes, pear, onion and eggs. Sprinkle with flour, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and toss again.

Pour oil to a depth of about 1/8 inch into a large skillet and set over medium heat until hot. Working in batches and not overcrowding the pan, drop potato mixture by rounded tablespoons into the skillet and press down very gently to form small pancakes. Cook until browned on the bottom and potato begins to firm, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until the other side is browned and potatoes are cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes longer. Transfer with a slotted spatula to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Serve warm with yogurt on the side.

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