Apple Pancakes with Cider Syrup

Name: Apple Pancakes with Cider Syrup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 pancakes (2/3 cup syrup).
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup 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 large egg, separated, room temperature; 2 teaspoons butter; 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

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 6 pancakes (2/3 cup syrup).

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. —April Harmon, Greeneville, Tennessee

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup 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 large egg, separated, room temperature
2 teaspoons butter
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 6 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 greased griddle; 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, if desired, additional butter.

Nutrition Facts

3 pancakes with 1/3 cup syrup: 492 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 605mg sodium, 101g carbohydrate (58g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein.