Apple Cinnamon Cornmeal Pancakes

Everybody loves pancakes, especially when they’re served with butter and drizzled with maple syrup. The cornmeal and apple pieces in these pancakes provide a slight crunch. The pancakes can be made slightly in advance and kept warm in the oven which makes them a great choice for brunch.

• 2 BC Tree Fruit Apples, cored and diced fine (skin on)
• 2 tbps White Sugar
• 1/4 cup Yellow Corn Meal
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
• 1 cup Flour
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 1/4 cup Milk
• 2 Eggs
• 1/4 cup Canola Oil
• 2 tbsp Spiced Rum (or 1 tsp Vanilla)

1. Mix the first 5 ingredients together and toss well.
2. Microwave in one-minute increments, tossing, until apples and cornmeal have softened.
3. Cool.
4. Sift dry ingredients together in a batter bowl.
5. Whisk eggs, milk, oil, and rum until frothy; add to bowl until just combined.
6. Add apple/cornmeal mixture and let the batter rest for about 20 minutes.
7. Heat a heavy skillet on medium low, oil lightly, and drop even circles of batter into the pan.
8. Cook approximately 2 minutes per side.
9. Serve with maple syrup or jam.