Oatmeal and Applesauce Pancakes

Oatmeal and Applesauce Pancakes

Ingredients

Syrup:

• 11⁄2 cups orange juice
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 cups fresh cranberries

 Pancakes:

• 1 egg
• 1⁄2 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup applesauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 cup chopped pecans

Cooking Directions

1. To prepare the syrup, combine the orange juice, sugar, and cornstarch in a medium saucepan. 
2. Stir until the cornstarch dissolves. Add the cranberries and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. 
3. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Whisk the sauce after 30 minutes for a smoother consistency.
4. To prepare the pancakes, whisk the egg in a medium bowl until well beaten. 
5. Add the oats, flour, milk, applesauce, sugar, 2 tablespoons of the oil, the baking powder, and pecans; mix well.
6. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and tilt the skillet to coat the bottom; pour off excess oil. 
7. Using a 1⁄4- cup mea sure, pour the batter into the skillet. 
8. Cook until golden, about 2 minutes on each side.
9. Remove to a platter and repeat with the remaining batter.
10. Serve with the cranberry syrup.