Apple Pancake Recipe with Apple Cider Syrup

Ingredients:

Pancakes:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ to 1 ¾ cup buttermilk
• 1 cup grated apple, peeled and cored (1 medium apple)
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Apple Cider Syrup:

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup apple cider
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup finely chopped apple

Instructions:

1. In large bowl combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. Mix well; set aside.
2. In a medium size bowl stir together buttermilk grated apple, eggs, and vegetable oil.
3. Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture. Stir together until well-mixed (1 minute).
4. On a pre-heated non-stick 10-inch skillet or griddle, place about ¼ cup pancake mixture for each pancake. Heat on first side until golden brown (2 to 3 minutes).
5. Using spatula, turn pancakes over and continue cooking on second side until cooked through (1 to 2 minutes). Repeat with remaining batter. Set aside.
6. Meanwhile in 2-quart saucepan, place all Apple Cider Syrup ingredients, except butter. Over medium high heat, bring to a boil (3 to 4 minutes). Continue cooking until cider has thickened slightly (6 to 8 minutes).
7. Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted. Serve with apple pancakes.

Breakfast, Vegetarian