Marigold–White Sweet Potato Tortitas with Tomatillo Applesauce

In Mexico, marigolds begin to bloom in abundance at the end of the rainy season, just in time for Day of the Dead celebrations. The brightly colored blossoms are used not only to decorate the graves and altars of the departed but also in the kitchen. Here, I add their vibrant orange petals to crisp tortitas made with white sweet potatoes. Whip up an extra batch of the applesauce, as this apple-tomatillo version is addictive!