GINGERBREAD PANCAKES WITH FRUIT TOPPING

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Wake 'em up Christmas morning with the delightful aroma of these fluffy pancakes. They've got a great gingerbread flavor and pretty fruit topping! Substitute boysenberry, blueberry or strawberry syrup for the maple syrup if you'd like a tasty change. -Michelle Smith, Sykesville, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 egg
3/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon canola oil
6 tablespoons maple pancake syrup
3/4 cup apple pie filling, warmed
3 tablespoons dried cranberries

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Combine the egg, milk, molasses and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until the second side is golden brown. , To serve, place two pancakes on each plate; drizzle with 2 tablespoons syrup. Top with 1/4 cup apple pie filling; sprinkle with cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 102g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.