Granny Smith Buttermilk Pancakes

Yields:  approximately 14 pancakes

Ingredients

Topping:

• 3 Granny Smith Apples, peeled cored and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons of butter – (30ml)
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon – (5ml)
• ½ teaspoon of nutmeg – (2.5ml)
• 3 tablespoons of brown sugar – (45ml)

Pancakes:

• 2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour – (500ml)
• 2 tablespoons of sugar – (30ml)
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder – (5ml)
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda – (5ml)
• 1 ¾ cups of buttermilk – (425ml)
• ¾ cup of 2% milk – (175ml)
• 2 large eggs at room temperature
• 3 tablespoons of melted butter – (45ml)

Directions

1. Heat the grill to 325°F (185?C) and place a griddle on top to heat.
2. In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the apple slices, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer and cook for gently until the apples have caramelized.
3. Sift dry ingredients together in a bowl an in a separate bowl whisk together the eggs, melted butter, buttermilk and milk. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
4. Lightly grease griddle and place individuals’ spoonfuls onto the hot griddle. When bubbles start to appear in the pancake, flip it and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.
5. Serve warm caramelized apples on top with warmed maple syrup and a side of freshly whipped cream.