SWEET APPLE PANCAKES WITH CIDER SYRUP

Sweet Apple Pancakes with Cider Syrup image

What a delightful way to start the day! Sweet apple flavor fills every delectable bite of these flapjacks. For an extra-special treat, top with sour cream and then add syrup. -Janet Vardaman, Zephyrhills, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

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

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 678mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.