Recipe for Apple Glazed Dessert Pancake

Apple Glazed Dessert Pancake

Ingredients

.....1 tablespoon margarine
.....3 cups sliced Rome apple (about 1 pound)
.....1 tablespoon brown sugar
.....3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
.....1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
.....1/2 cup apple juice
.....1/4 cup water
.....1 teaspoon cornstarch
.....1 cup all purpose flour
.....2 cups milk, divided
.....2 teaspoons vanilla extract
.....1/4 teaspoon salt
.....1/3 cup sugar
.....2 large eggs
.....2 large egg whites
.....Vegetable cooking spray
.....1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Melt margarine in a 10 inch cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add apple; saute 3 minutes. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; cook 2 minutes. Combine juice, water, and cornstarch, stirring well; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring gently. Remove from skillet; set aside, keep warm. Wipe skillet clean with a paper towel.

Place skillet in oven for 5 minutes. Combine flour and 1 cup milk in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk. Stir in 1 cup milk, vanilla, and next 4 ingredients; set aside. Coat skillet with cooking spray; pour into preheated skillet. Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes or until puffy and brown around edges. Remove from oven; sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into wedges; top with apple mixture. Serve immediately.

Yield: 8 servings