Curried Sweet Potato Latkes - The Local Palate

Ingredients

• 1 lb granny smith apples, peeled, deseeded, and cut into medium-sized chunks
• 4 medjool dates, pitted and diced small
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 pinch kosher salt
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 lb sweet potatoes
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup flour (or matzo meal)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
• Rice bran oil for frying
• Crème fraîche or sour cream for serving