Maple Bourbon-Spiced Cinnamon Apple Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 1/4 cups whole milk
• 1 large egg
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp bourbon
• 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for caramelizing apples)
• Heat a griddle or nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
• For the caramelized apples, melt butter in a separate skillet over medium heat and add apple slices.
• Cook apples until tender and golden, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the griddle; cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden.
• Serve pancakes topped with warm caramelized apples and drizzled with maple syrup.

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
2. In another bowl, combine milk, egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and bourbon.