Apple Johnnycakes Recipe

Name: Apple Johnnycakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons maple syrup; 4 teaspoons butter unsalted, melted; 2 large apples peeled, cored, cut into 1/4 inch slices; 3/4 cup cornmeal yellow or white, preferably stone ground; 3/4 cup flour, all-purpose; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 large eggs lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons maple syrup
4 teaspoons butter unsalted, melted
2 large apples peeled, cored, cut into 1/4 inch slices
3/4 cup cornmeal yellow or white, preferably stone ground
3/4 cup flour, all-purpose
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 large eggs lightly beaten
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1
Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
2
Heat 2 tablespoon maple syrup and 1 teaspoon butter in a heavy 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add apples and saute for about 5 minutes, or until slightly softened.
4
Remove from heat.
5
Using two spoons, arrange the slices, fanning them out from the center of the skillet.
6
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, stir together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
7
In a small mixing bowl, beat together buttermilk, egg, remaining 1//4 cup maple syrup, remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter and oil.
8
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk mixture.
9
Stir with a wooden spoon until just combined.
10
Spread the batter evenly over the apples and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11
Invert onto a platter, cut into wedges and serve immediately, topped with more syrup.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons maple syrup, 4 teaspoons butter unsalted, melted, 2 large apples peeled, cored, cut into 1/4 inch slices, 3/4 cup cornmeal yellow or white, preferably stone ground, and more.

Yes, Apple Johnnycakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apple Johnnycakes

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