Apple Raisin Pancakes With Apple Cider Syrup Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Raisin Pancakes With Apple Cider Syrup

• Unbleached All Purpose Flour
• Whole Wheat Flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• Ground Cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup peeled, cored, and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• Eggs
• Unsalted Butter
• Vanilla Extract
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

How to Make Apple Raisin Pancakes With Apple Cider Syrup

1. **Make the Apple Cider Syrup:**
2. In a saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons cornstarch.
3. Gradually whisk in 1 cup apple cider until smooth.
4. Add 1 cinnamon stick.
5. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Remove from heat. Remove cinnamon stick.
8. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg.
9. **Make the Pancakes:**
10. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
11. Add 1 cup diced apples and 1/2 cup raisins; toss to coat.
12. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, 2 large egg yolks, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
13. In a clean bowl, beat 2 large egg whites until soft peaks form.
14. Gently fold the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
15. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites until just combined.
16. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with oil or cooking spray.
17. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot surface for each pancake.
18. Reduce heat to medium-low.
19. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
20. Serve pancakes immediately, topped with warm apple cider syrup.