Apple Raisin Pancakes With Apple Cider Syrup Food

APPLE PANCAKES WITH CIDER SYRUP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; stir in apple and raisins. Combine the buttermilk, egg yolk, butter and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients. In a small bowl, beat egg white until soft peaks form; fold into batter. , Pour batter by heaping 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot greased griddle; turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until the second side is lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cider until smooth; add cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Discard cinnamon stick. Stir nutmeg into syrup. Serve pancakes with warm syrup and, if desired, additional butter.

PUMPKIN-RICOTTA PANCAKES WITH CHUNKY APPLE-RAISIN SAUCE

Steps:

• For the compote: Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the apples, cinnamon stick, star anise, and brown sugar. Cook until the apples are softened, about 4 minutes, then add the cider. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce to a simmer (BTB, RTS), then continue cooking until the liquid has reduced by half.
• Add the maple syrup and raisins. Simmer for another 3 to 4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat and serve spooned over the pancakes, dusted with powdered sugar if desired. Try not to eat too many.
• For the pancakes: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, combine the pumpkin, ricotta, milk, vanilla, and egg yolks. In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Make a hole in the center of the flour mixture and add the pumpkin mixture and mix gently to combine.
• In a medium bowl, combine the egg whites with a pinch of salt. Using an electric mixer or whisk, beat the egg whites until they hold stiff peaks and look very fluffy, like snowdrifts.
• Using a rubber spatula, add a small scoop of the egg whites and mix it into the batter to lighten the mixture. Once combined, scoop a third of the egg whites into the pumpkin batter and fold to gently combine. Repeat this process two more times until all the whites have been added. Do this gently but quickly--the idea is to not squish the air out of the egg whites. This is the secret to keeping the pancakes fluffy!
• Place a griddle over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, drop a pat or two of butter onto the griddle. Once melted, schmear the butter around and wipe up any excess with a paper towel.
• Using a medium ice cream scoop or a small ladle, pour the batter onto the buttered griddle to create 3-inch pancakes. Let the pancakes cook until bubbles appear on the surface, burst, and then stay open--this will take about 5 minutes. Flip the pancakes and cook the second side until golden brown. Place the cooked pancakes on a sheet tray and place in a warm oven. Re-butter the griddle and repeat until all the batter is gone or everyone is full. Hold the finished pancakes in the warm oven.

SWEET APPLE PANCAKES WITH CIDER SYRUP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir the pancake mix, water, apple and cinnamon just until moistened., Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until second side is golden brown., Meanwhile, for syrup, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir in cider until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Stir in butter and lemon juice. Serve with pancakes.

APPLE CIDER PANCAKES

Steps:

• Place pancake mix into a medium bowl, and stir in apple cider. Apple cider may be adjusted to achieve the desired thickness. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and vanilla. Mix in walnuts if using.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and spray with cooking spray. Use about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake. Cook 3 to 4 pancakes at a time. Turn over when bubbles appear in the center, and cook until golden on the other side. Serve immediately with pats of butter and maple syrup.

PUMPKIN-RICOTTA PANCAKES WITH CHUNKY APPLE-RAISIN SAUCE

Steps:

• For the pancakes: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Make a hole in the center of the flour mixture and add the pumpkin, ricotta, milk, vanilla and egg yolks and mix gently to combine.
• In a medium bowl, combine the egg whites with a pinch of salt. Using a mixer or whisk, beat the egg whites until they hold stiff peaks and look very fluffy, like snowdrifts.
• Using a rubber spatula, scoop a third of the egg whites into the pumpkin batter and fold to gently combine. Repeat this process two more times until all the whites have been added. Do this gently but quickly ¿ the idea is to not squish the air out of the egg whites. This is the secret to keeping the pancakes fluffy!
• Place a griddle over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, drop a pat or two of butter onto the griddle. Once melted, schmear the butter around and wipe up any excess with a paper towel.
• Using a 2-ounce ladle, spoon ladlefuls of batter onto the buttered griddle to create 3-inch pancakes. Let the pancakes cook until bubbles appear on the surface, burst, and then stay open ¿ this will take about 5 minutes. Flip the pancakes and cook the second side until golden brown. Re-butter the griddle and repeat until all the batter is gone or everyone is full. Hold the finished pancakes in the warm oven.
• For the compote: Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the apples, cider, cinnamon stick, star anise and brown sugar. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer (BTB, RTS), then continue cooking until the liquid has reduced by half, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add the maple syrup and raisins. Simmer for another 3 to 4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat and serve spooned over the pancakes, dusted with powdered sugar if desired. Try not to eat too many.

MAKE AHEAD APPLE PANCAKES WITH CIDER SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine buttermik and eggs in large bowl and mix well.
• add flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda and mix well.
• stir in butter.
• stir in apples and nuts.
• chill covered in refrigerator at least 2 hours or more --
• Pour 1/4 cup at a time onto hot lightly greased griddle.
• bake until golden brown.on both sides, turning once.
• to prepare CIDER SYRUP:.
• combine sugar, cornstarch and pumpkin pie spice in saucepan and mix well.
• stir in cider and lemon juice.
• cook over low heat until mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
• Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add butter and stir till melted.

APPLE SAUSAGE PANCAKES WITH CIDER SYRUP

Steps:

• CIDER SYRUP: In medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and pumpkin pie spice; stir in apple cider and lemon juice.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils for 1 minute.
• Stir in butter. Reduce heat just to keep syrup warm while making pancakes.
• Heat griddle.
• PANCAKES: In small bowl, beat egg on high speed until thick and lemon colored, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in pancake mix, milk, oil and cinnamon.
• Fold in apples and sausage.
• Grease griddle lightly before making each batch.
• Pour batter from 1/4 cup measuring cup onto hot griddle. Bake until bubbles appear, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook another 2 minutes.
• Serve with hot Cider Syrup.

APPLE CAKE WITH RAISINS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix the apples and sugar. Let stand about 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 10x15 inch baking pans.
• Stir the water into the bowl with apples. Blend eggs and margarine in a small bowl, and mix with the apples. Mix in the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the raisins and walnuts. Transfer to the prepared pans.
• Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool slightly before turning out of pans.
• In a medium bowl, blend confectioners' sugar, hot water, and vanilla extract. Drizzle over the cakes while still warm.

APPLE PANCAKES WITH APPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• To make syrup: in a small saucepan, combine the syrup ingredients over medium heat, bring to a boil, reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly reduced.
• For pancakes: Preheat grill.
• Place biscuit mix in large bowl.
• In medium bowl, combine the eggs, milk, and oil; stir into biscuit mix just until moistened.
• Stir in apple and lemon peel.
• Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles form on top.
• Cook until the second side is golden brown.
• Serve apple syrup with pancakes.

APPLE-RAISIN PANCAKES WITH APPLE CIDER SYRUP

Steps:

• To make Apple Cider Syrup: add the 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch to a saucepan; stir to blend.
• Gradually add and stir in the apple cider.
• Add in the cinnamon stick; bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
• Lower heat, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
• Remove from the heat; sprinkle a litte ground nutmeg or fresh grated nutmeg over the top.
• Take out the cinnamon stick before serving.
• To make the pancakes: Sift the flours, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into a big mixing bowl.
• Add in the apples and raisins; toss to coat.
• In another bowl, add the buttermilk, egg yolks, butter and vanilla; stir to blend.
• In yet another bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
• Combine the buttermilk mixture with the dry ingredients; stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened.
• Add the egg whites and fold in gently until just blended.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
• Spray with non-stick cooking spray or brush with a light film of vegetable oil.
• Pour 1/4 cup batter into skillet; change heat to medium-low.
• Cook until the tops are covered with small bubbles and bottoms are golden brown.
• Flip pancake (carefully) and cook until lightly browned on the other side.
• Repeat with remaining batter.