Apple Pancakes With Amaretto Pecan Syrup Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Pancakes With Amaretto Pecan Syrup

• Flour
• Baking Powder
• Sugar
• pinch of salt
• Baking Soda
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• Granny Smith Apples
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Ground Cardamom
• Pecans
• 2 tablespoons amaretto
• 1/2 cup (100g) pure maple syrup
• 1/2 cup (75g) thinly sliced apples

How to Make Apple Pancakes With Amaretto Pecan Syrup

1. **Syrup:**
2. Melt 1/4 cup (57g) butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add 1/2 cup (60g) chopped pecans; cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned (about 3-5 minutes). Remove pecans and set aside.
4. Add 1/2 cup (100g) pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to the saucepan.
5. Stir in 2 tablespoons amaretto. Add 1 cup (100g) peeled and thinly sliced apples.
6. Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
7. Remove the lid and simmer for another 3 minutes, or until the apples are tender.
8. Remove from heat and stir in the reserved pecans.
9. Cover and keep warm while making the pancakes.
10. **Pancakes:**
11. In a large bowl, sift together 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
12. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, and 2 tablespoons melted butter.
13. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
14. Toss 1/2 cup (75g) thinly sliced apples with 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom.
15. Fold the spiced apples into the pancake batter.
16. Cook pancakes on a lightly greased griddle or frying pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
17. Serve pancakes immediately, topped with warm amaretto pecan syrup.