Apple-Bacon Pancakes with Cider Syrup

If you like apple pancakes and you like bacon, you’ll love the taste of these sweet, smoky pancakes. Any kind of apple works well. A quick cider syrup drizzled on top enhances the apple flavor.

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Servings: 4 servings, 2 pancakes & 2 tablespoons syrup each.

 

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup apple cider 
• 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar , divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 
• 1/2 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 
• 1 teaspoon baking powder 
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1  large egg 
• 1  large egg white 
• 1/2 cup nonfat buttermilk 
• 1 medium apple, peeled and finely diced , (about 1 cup)
• 4 slices bacon , cooked and crumbled
• 1 teaspoon canola oil , divided

Preparations:

1. Combine cider, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, lemon juice and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking, and cook until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside.
2. Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and the remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a small bowl. Whisk egg, egg white and buttermilk in a large bowl. Stir in the dry ingredients, apples and bacon until just combined. (The batter will be thick.)
3. Brush a large nonstick skillet with 1/2 teaspoon oil and place over medium heat until hot. Cooking 4 at a time, use about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake and gently spread it to make them about 3 inches in diameter. Cook until the edges are dry and bubbles begin to form, about 2 minutes. Flip the pancakes and cook until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining oil and batter, reducing the heat as necessary to prevent burning. Reheat the cider syrup, if desired, and serve with the pancakes.

Nutrition:
Per serving  Calories: 261; Carbohydrates: 42g; Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Protein: 9g; Cholesterol: 62mg; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sodium: 463mg