Sweet Slovak Potato Pancakes with Warm Apple Sauce and Cinnamon

Grate the peeled potatoes using a box grater or food processor. Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible.

In a medium bowl, combine the squeezed grated potatoes, all-purpose flour, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until just combined.

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the skillet, flattening them slightly to form pancakes about 3-4 inches in diameter.

Cook the potato pancakes for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil as needed for subsequent batches. Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

While the pancakes are cooking, gently warm the unsweetened apple sauce in a small saucepan over low heat for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through. Stir in the ground cinnamon.

Serve the warm Slovak potato pancakes immediately, topped with the cinnamon apple sauce.