Potato and Scallion Latkes with Pickled Applesauce - Kosher Everyday

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sunflower of safflower oil, or more if needed
• 1/2 medium onion, quartered
• 3 scallions, ends trimmed, cut into thin slices or chopped into small pieces
• 3 medium potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds [700g]), scrubbed clean and unpeeled
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) fresh lemon juice
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sunflower or safflower oil
• 1/3 cup red onions, chopped into 1/4 inch (6-mm) pieces
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) cubes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Pinch black pepper