APPLE FRITTER PANCAKES

1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs
1 1/3 cups milk
2 tablespoons oil or butter, melted
1 cup chopped peeled apples

In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; set aside.

In a small mixing bowl, beat together eggs, milk and oil. Add to dry ingredients. Beat until well-blended. Stir in apples.

Lightly brush a 10-inch nonstick skillet or griddle with shortening. Heat over medium heat. Increase heat to medium-high. Pour batter in 4-inch circles 1 inch apart. Fry until puffy and full of bubbles. Turn. Fry other side until done.

APPLE JUICE SAUCE
Makes 1 1/4 cups

1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

In small saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, apple juice, butter and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Makes 12 servings
Source: Home Cooking magazine, December 2000