Ingredients
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1 cup Bisquick baking mix (or whole wheat pancake mix)
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1/2 cup milk (I used soy)
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1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or apple pie spice)
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1/2 lemon, zest of
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2 medium apples, pared and cored
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1 3/4 cups apple cider (or juice)
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1 -2 teaspoon lemon juice
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 egg
Instructions
- To make hot apple cider syrup:
- Bring juice and brown sugar to a boil, and simmer until sugar is dissolved. Stir in lemon juice(if using), cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Reduce heat to medium low and simmer about 5 minutes, till syrup consistency.
- Beat baking mix, egg and milk with whisk until smooth. Add pumpkin pie spice(or apple pie spice) and lemon zest to batter and mix until incorporated.
- Grease griddle.
- Core and cut apples crosswise in 1/8-inch slices.
- Using a toothpick dip slices into batter(I used my fingers, but you could also use a fork or spoon). Cook on medium hot griddle until golden brown, turning once(about 3-5 minutes each side). Serve hot with apple cider syrup.
- Enjoy!