Spiced Apple Pancakes

Instructions

Make the spiced apple topping

1. Place a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of butter, 3 peeled and diced apples, 1/4 cup of brown
   sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1/4
   teaspoon of cloves and a pinch of salt and bring to a low simmer.
3. Cook until the apples are tender.
4. Transfer the skillet off of the heat and stir in 1/2 cup of maple syrup.
5. Cover and set aside while you cook the pancakes.

Make the spiced apple topping

1. In a large bowl, whisk 2 cups of buttermilk, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons ofvanilla extract and 1/3 cup of vegetable oil until combined.
2. In a separate bowl or mesh sifter, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1/2teaspoon of ground nutmegand add to the buttermilk mixture.
3. Mix until just combined (do not over mix this batter! A few lumps are
   totally fine!)
4. Place a large cast iron skillet over medium heat and let it warm for 3-4 minutes.
5. Grease the skillet generously with butter and drop 1/3 cup of batter
   leaving several inches between each pancake.
6. Cook until the edges are set and the top of the pancake is full of bubbles.
7. Carefully flip the pancakes and cook until the underside is golden brown.
8. Repeat until all of the batter has been cooked.