Apple Cider Pancakes

Servings: 10-12 four inch pancakes

Prep time: 15 minutes

Total time: 30 minutes

For the topping:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups apples, cored and diced
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon

For the pancakes: 

• 2 cups Krusteaz Protein Pancake Mix or Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup apple, cored and diced

Directions

• Heat pancake griddle to 375°F. Lightly grease griddle
• For Topping: In a heavy bottomed pan, melt butter over medium heat. 
• Add apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon to the pan and sauté, while stirring regularly, until apples are soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Whisk pancake mix with apple cider, water, and cinnamon. Batter will be slightly lumpy. Gently fold in diced apples. Let batter stand 2 minutes. 
• Pour slightly less than ¼ cup batter per pancake onto griddle. 
• Cook pancakes 1 ½-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown, turning only once. 
• Spoon warm topping over pancakes.