Ingredients

2 large cooking apples, such as Jonathon or Granny Smith, peeled if desired, and finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour

2 tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 slightly beaten egg

1-1/2 cups milk

3 tablespoons cooking oil or melted butter

1 recipe Spiced Cider Syrup (see Recipe Center), pure maple syrup, or maple-flavored syrup

Preparation

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine apples and lemon juice. In another medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In a small bowl, combine egg, milk, and oil. Set aside.

  2. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture; stir just until moistened (the batter should be lumpy). Gently fold in the apple mixture.

  3. Heat a lightly greased griddle or heavy skillet over medium heat until a few drops of water dance across the surface. For each pancake, pour a scant 1/4 cup of the batter onto the hot griddle; spread batter into 4-inch circle.