APPLE CINNAMON PANCAKES

APPLE CINNAMON PANCAKES APPLE TOPPING 2 apples any type, peeled, core removed, and cut into small pieces 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp light brown sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup maple syrup OLD FASHIONED PANCAKES 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp granulated sugar 1 1/4 cup milk 1 egg 3 tbsp butter unsalted, melted & cooled 1 tsp vanilla extract FOR THE APPLE TOPPING In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, syrup, and chopped up apples. Cook for 3-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft. You can either set the heat to low or remove saucepan from heat and cover while preparing the pancakes. FOR THE OLD FASHIONED PANCAKES In a medium mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon until thoroughly combined. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and vanilla. Slowly pour in the cooled melted butter, whisking vigorously. Slowly stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, forming a smooth, fluffy batter. Spray a skillet with cooking spray and warm over medium heat. Scoop 1/4 cup of pancake batter into the pan, then use a spatula to gently spread the batter into a flat circle (about 4-5 inches wide). Cook pancake for 2-3 minutes or until bubbles appear along the sides. Flip the pancake and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Repeat until all the batter has been used. As pancakes are ready, serve with cinnamon apples on top.