Apple Bacon Pancakes With Cider Syrup

If you like apple pancakes and you like bacon, you’ll love the taste of these sweet, smoky pancakes. Any kind of apple works well. A quick cider syrup drizzled on top enhances the apple flavor

Steps

Syrup:.

Combine cider , 2 tablespoons brown sugar , lemon juice and cornstarch in a small saucepan.

Bring to a boil over medium heat , whisking , and cook until thickened , 1 to 2 minutes.

Set aside.

Pancakes:.

Whisk whole-wheat flour , all-purpose flour , baking powder , baking soda and the remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a small bowl.

Whisk egg , egg white and buttermilk in a large bowl.

Stir in the dry ingredients , apples and bacon until just combined.

Brush a large nonstick skillet with 1 / 2 teaspoon oil and place over medium heat until hot.

Cooking 4 at a time , use about 1 / 4 cup batter for each pancake and gently spread it to make them about 3 inches in diameter.

Cook until the edges are dry and bubbles begin to form , about 2 minutes.

Flip the pancakes and cook until golden brown , 1 to 2 minutes more.

Repeat with the remaining oil and batter , reducing the heat as necessary to prevent burning.

Reheat the cider syrup , if desired , and serve with the pan.

Ingredients

apple cider, light brown sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, whole wheat pastry flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, egg, egg white, fat-free buttermilk, apple, bacon, canola oil