Sweet Apple Pancakes with Cider Syrup
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 1 dozen (1-1/4 cups syrup).
What a delightful way to start the day! Sweet apple flavor fills every delectable bite of these flapjacks. For an extra-special treat, top with sour cream and then add syrup. —Janet Vardaman, Zephyrhills, Florida
Ingredients
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2 cups complete pancake mix
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1-1/2 cups water
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3/4 cup grated apple
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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CIDER SYRUP:
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 cup apple cider or juice
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2 tablespoons butter, cubed
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
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1.
In a small bowl, stir the pancake mix, water, apple and cinnamon just until moistened.
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2.
Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until second side is golden brown.
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3.
Meanwhile, for syrup, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir in cider until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Stir in butter and lemon juice. Serve with pancakes.
Nutrition Facts
2 pancakes with about 3 tablespoons syrup: 284 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 678mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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