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Smiling Apple Pancakes

fruits, breakfast

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup grated peeled apple
1 egg
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
24 raisins or dried cranberries
12 thin slices apple
----CINNAMON BROWN SUGAR SYRUP----
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

CINNAMON BROWN SUGAR SYRUP: In saucepan, cook sugar, corn syrup, apple juice, butter and cinnamon over medium-high heat until sugar is dissolved. Keep warm. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.) In bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. In large bowl, whisk together milk, apple, egg and 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add flour mixture and stir until almost smooth. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat; brush with some of the remaining oil. Using 1/4 cup for each pancake, pour batter into skillet. Arrange 2 raisins and 1 apple slice on each pancake to resemble face. Cook until bubbles break on surface and bottom is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Turn and cook until second side is golden brown, about 1 minute. (Make-ahead: Stack between waxed paper; - Freeze in airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Reheat in microwave or toaster.) Serve with syrup.

Contributor: Canadian Living Magazine, October, 2001

Yield: 12 pancakes

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