apple pie pancakes

By Karmagoddess

Ingredients

• Filling:
• 3 to 4 tart green apples, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup butter
• Batter:
• 5 large eggs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, freshly grated
• Maple syrup for accompaniment
• Slightly sweetened whipped cream or ice cream for accompaniment

Details

Adapted from cooksrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 425F (220C).
2. Combine apples, sugar, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg in a saucepan and cook for about 15 minutes or until apples are tender.
3. Meanwhile, melt 1/4 cup butter in the oven in a 9-round cake pan. Remove pan from oven and carefully swirl melted butter to coat all sides. Pour in the apple mixture.
4. Beat the eggs, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, 2 tablespoons melted butter, vanilla and nutmeg until well mixed.
5. Pour egg mixture over the apples bake for 15 minutes at 425F (220C); reduce heat to 350F (175C) and cook an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown on top. Serve immediately. Slice and serve with maple syrup and a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.