Apple Pie Pancakes

Apple Pie Pancakes 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar , packed 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup whole milk 1 large egg 1 Tablespoon butter , melted and cooled slightly 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup apple , grated (about 1 medium apple, peeled and grated) For the diced apple topping (optional) 1 apple , diced 1 1/2 teaspoons light brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1 Tablespoon butter ground cinnamon , to taste In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and salt. In a separate small bowl combine the milk, egg, butter and vanilla and beat to combine. Preheat your skillet over medium heat and grease lightly with butter or cooking spray. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until combined--don't over mix, the batter should have some small lumps. Gently fold in the grated apple. Spoon about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. Cook until small bubbles form on the surface of the pancakes (2-3 minutes), and then flip and cook on the opposite side until golden brown. For the topping, combine diced applies, brown sugar, sugar, butter and cinnamon in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until apples are slightly softened (about 5-8 minutes). Serve pancakes immediately with diced apple topping and your favorite syrup. Notes *The pancakes are just as yummy without the apple topping