Apple Pancakes For You!

From a simple fruit, you can turn apple into something very special for the kids and for your loved ones.

Here are the ingredients:

1 C flour
2 T sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1 C milk
1 T vegetable oil
4 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced.

In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients.

In another bowl, combine wet ingredients, minus the apple. Add to dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Gently fold in the sliced apples.

Heat skillet over medium heat. You can tell if your skillet or griddle is hot enough by flicking a drop or two of water on its surface. The water should skitter around and quickly evaporate if the pan is hot enough.Pour batter onto a lightly greased hot griddle or skillet 1/2 cup at a time and spread to form a 5-inch circle.

Cook pancakes for about 1 1/2 - 2 minutes. Turn when bubbles form (see photo) and continue cooking until golden brown and apples are tender. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Serve immediately or keep warm on a baking sheet in a 200° F oven until all pancakes are cooked.

These makes about 12 pancakes.