Apple Pancakes w/ Cider Syrup

Submitted by Julie Johnson

         PANCAKES

• 2 cups complete pancake mix
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 3/4 cup grated apple
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 
  CIDER SYRUP:
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup apple cider or juice
• 2 tablespoons butter, cubed
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

• In a small bowl, stir the pancake mix, water, apple and cinnamon just until moistened.
• Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until second side is golden brown.
• 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. 

Yield: 12 pancakes (1-1/4 cups syrup).