Sweet Potato Pancakes

1 pound grated sweet potatoes
1 small apple, peeled and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup canola oil

Combine the grated sweet potatoes, chopped apple and chopped onion in a bowl. Toss to mix them thoroughly. Add the flour and toss again.Combine the eggs, salt and pepper in a separate bowl. Beat the egg mixture. Add the egg mixture to the sweet potato mixture. Stir to combine the wet and dry ingredients.Place a griddle on the barbecue grate. Preheat the barbecue on medium-high for 10 minutes. Oil the griddle.Place a spoonful of pancake mixture on the griddle. Gently flatten the surface of the pancake so the thickness is even. If one side of the pancake is browned in 3 minutes the griddle is at the right temperature. If the griddle is too hot or too cool, adjust the heat accordingly.

Oil the griddle again. Place the remaining pancakes on the griddle. Spoon amounts that will make 2 to 3-inch (5 to 7.5 cm) pancakes. Gently flatten each pancake for uniformity. Grill for 3 minutes on each side.
Dab extra oil around the pancakes, if necessary, in order to brown them.