Apple-Raisin Pancakes with Apple Cider Syrup
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
24 pancakes
Source: Marie Simmons
Categories: Apples, Breakfast, Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups peeled cored and diced apples
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Apple Cider Syrup:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ground nutmeg
Directions
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To make Apple Cider Syrup: add the 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch to a saucepan; stir to blend.
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Gradually add and stir in the apple cider.
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Add in the cinnamon stick; bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
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Lower heat, cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; sprinkle a litte ground nutmeg or fresh grated nutmeg over the top.
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Take out the cinnamon stick before serving. To make the pancakes: Sift the flours, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into a big mixing bowl.
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Add in the apples and raisins; toss to coat. In another bowl, add the buttermilk, egg yolks, butter and vanilla; stir to blend.
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In yet another bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
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Combine the buttermilk mixture with the dry ingredients; stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened.
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Add the egg whites and fold in gently until just blended.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
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Spray with non-stick cooking spray or brush with a light film of vegetable oil.
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Pour 1/4 cup batter into skillet; change heat to medium-low.
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Cook until the tops are covered with small bubbles and bottoms are golden brown.
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Flip pancake (carefully) and cook until lightly browned on the other side.
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Repeat with remaining batter.