Apple Cinnamon Cornmeal Pancakes

Ingredients

• 2, cored and diced fine (skin on) BC Tree Fruit Apples
• 2 tbps white sugar
• 1/4 cup yellow corn meal
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 2 tbsp spiced rum

Directions

1. 1

   Mix the first 5 ingredients together and toss well.

2. 2

   Microwave in one-minute increments, tossing, until apples and cornmeal have softened. Cool.

3. 3

   Sift dry ingredients together in a batter bowl.

4. 4

   Whisk eggs, milk, oil, and rum until frothy; add to bowl until just combined.

5. 5

   Add apple/cornmeal mixture and let the batter rest for about 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Heat a heavy skillet on medium low, oil lightly, and drop even circles of batter into the pan.

7. 7

   Cook approximately 2 minutes per side.

8. 8

   Serve with maple syrup or jam.