Apple Pecan Pancakes with Apple Spice Syrup

1 c. flour
2T brown sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
3/4 c. plus 2T milk
2 eggs, separated
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. finely chopped, peeled apple
1/2 c. finely chopped nuts

In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir in milk, egg yoks and vanilla. Add apple and pecans.

Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.

Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot, greased griddle or skillet. Turn when edges bubble.

Apple Spice Syrup

1/4 c. packed brown sugar
2 T cornstarch
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1 3/4 c. apple cider

In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch and spices; mix well. Add cider. Cook and stir over medium heat until syrup is bubbly and slightly thickened.