Apple Pancakes with Apple Cider Syrup

I made an amazing breakfast of apple pancakes with apple cider syrup this morning, and I needed to make a record of how I did it! 

Apple Pancakes

The pancakes were easy - I actually just used some leftover pancake mix. I diced a large golden delicious apple and cooked it in a small saucepan with a little bit of water. When the water was almost gone I added a few good shakes of cinnamon. Be careful when stirring the apples, you them soft but still in distinct pieces rather than applesauce. When they're soft and the liquid is gone, let them cool - I made mine the night before - then mix into pancake batter and cook as usual!

Apple Cider Syrup

Important note: this uses the fresh juice type of apple cider, not the alcoholic type!

1/2 c brown sugar, more to taste
1 Tb cornstarch
pinch salt
1 c cider
cinnamon (optional)
vanilla (optional)
1 c cider
2 Tb butter

Mix brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt, then add cider and cook over medium heat till it boils, whisking constantly

Cook 2 minutes still whisking constantly, then taste to see if more sugar is needed

Cook until it thickens slightly.

Turn off heat, stir in butter.

Enjoy over apple pancakes!