QUICK APPLE PANCAKES

Quick Apple Pancakes image

Fall is the best time to wake up and smell these pancakes, featuring our great Washington state apples. They've quickly become a family favorite for a weekend brunch and even an occasional supper. -Sandra Girard, Oak Harbor, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 15 pancakes (1-1/4 cups syrup).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups biscuit/baking mix
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/4 cups 2% milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium apple, peeled and shredded
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
APPLE SYRUP:
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened apple juice
3 tablespoons butter
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash ground cloves

Steps:

Place biscuit mix in a large bowl. Combine the eggs, milk and oil; stir into biscuit mix just until moistened. Stir in apple and lemon zest. , 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. , In a small saucepan, combine the syrup ingredients over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly reduced. Serve with pancakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 730mg sodium, Carbohydrate 83g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.