APPLE-BACON PANCAKES WITH CIDER SYRUP

Steps:

• SYRUP:.
• Combine cider, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, lemon juice and cornstarch in a small saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking, and cook until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Set aside.
• PANCAKES:.
• Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and the remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a small bowl. Whisk egg, egg white and buttermilk in a large bowl.
• Stir in the dry ingredients, apples and bacon until just combined. (The batter will be thick.).
• Brush a large nonstick skillet with 1/2 teaspoon oil and place over medium heat until hot.
• Cooking 4 at a time, use about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake and gently spread it to make them about 3 inches in diameter.
• Cook until the edges are dry and bubbles begin to form, about 2 minutes. Flip the pancakes and cook until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining oil and batter, reducing the heat as necessary to prevent burning. Reheat the cider syrup, if desired, and serve with the pancakes.
• TIP:.
• Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate the syrup (Step 1) for up to 1 week. Reheat on low before serving.
• Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1 other carbohydrate, 1 fat.