Caramelized Apple and Bourbon Pancakes with Maple Whipped Cream

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups whole milk
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons melted butter, plus extra for cooking
• 2 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons bourbon
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt a small amount of butter.
• Pour 1/4 cup batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
• Flip pancakes and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Keep warm.
• For caramelized apples, melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add apple slices, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples begin to soften and caramelize, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in bourbon and cook for another 2 minutes until syrupy. Remove from heat.
• For maple whipped cream, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form.
• Gradually add maple syrup while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
• To serve, stack pancakes topped with warm bourbon caramelized apples and a dollop of maple whipped cream.

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.