Peel, quarter, core and dice apples. Melt the butter in a pot. Sauté apples in it. Sprinkle sugar over them. Deglaze with lemon and apple juice. Bring to the boil, cover and stew for 6-8 minutes.
Let the compote cool down.
Peel, wash and roughly grate the potatoes. Mix well with eggs, flour and oatmeal. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat the oil in a large coated pan. Fry approx. 12 potato pancakes in portions of 2-3 tbsp. dough on each side until golden brown. Drain on kitchen paper and keep warm. Serve with compote.
Dark sugar beet syrup tastes good with it.