Baked Apple Pecan Maple Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped apples
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup maple syrup

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and brown sugar.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
5. Fold in the chopped apples and pecans.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pancakes are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Serve warm with maple syrup.

Interesting Facts

• Pancakes are believed to have originated in ancient Greece.
• Apple and pecans are a classic combination for pancakes.
• Maple syrup is made from the sap of maple trees.