Apple Pancakes with Cider Syrup |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Tender pancakes are filled with minced apple and raisin, and drizzled with apple cider syrup. They're wonderful in the summer or on a cool fall morning. Ingredients:
1/2 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup king arthur premium 100% whole wheat flour |
2 teaspoons sugar |
1/4 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
2/3 cup finely chopped peeled apple |
1/4 cup raisins |
2/3 cup buttermilk |
1 egg, separated |
2 teaspoons butter, melted |
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract |
syrup: |
1/4 cup sugar |
2 teaspoons cornstarch |
2/3 cup apple cider or juice |
1 cinnamon stick (1-1/2 inches) |
dash ground nutmeg |
additional butter, optional |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; stir in apple and raisins. Combine the buttermilk, egg yolk, butter and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients. In a small bowl, beat egg white until soft peaks form; fold into batter.
2. Pour batter by heaping 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot griddle coated with cooking spray; turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until the second side is lightly browned.
3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cider until smooth; add cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Discard cinnamon stick. Stir nutmeg into syrup. Serve pancakes with warm syrup and additional butter if desired. Yield: 6 pancakes (2/3 cup syrup).
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