Apple Pecan Pancakes

1 cup flour

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

3/4 cup + 2 tbls milk

2 eggs -- separated

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup apples, peeled -- chopped fine

1/2 cup pecans -- chopped

In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir in milk, egg yolks, 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 bubbles begin to form and the edges are golden. Cook until the second side is golden. Serve with Apple Spice Syrup.

Source: A Taste of Home Magazine