Vegan Pancakes With Apple Spice Compote

INGREDIENTS

For the pancakes:

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of sugar (optional)
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• ¾ teaspoon of baking soda
• ½ teaspoon of finely ground sea salt
• ½ cup of unsweetened apple sauce
• ½ teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons of canola oil + enough to cover the griddle
• Juice from ¼ of a lemon
• 1 and ½ cups of almond milk
• For the apple compote:
• 2 green apples – peeled, cored, and finely diced
• 1 teaspoon of coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon of ground cloves
• ¼ teaspoon of ground allspice
• ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons of Grand Marnier
• 1 pinch of ground sea salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Lightly oil and heat a pancake griddle on medium heat.
2. For the pancakes:
3. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar together in a mixing bowl.
4. In a small bowl whisk the applesauce, vanilla, canola oil, lemon juice, and almond milk together.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the mixing bowl and mix with the dry ingredients until just blended. Don’t over mix or the batter will get tough and won’t rise well.
6. Use a ladle or a large spoon to pour the batter onto the hot griddle. Cook for approximately two minutes or until the tops are bubbling, the sides are firm, and the bottom is golden brown. Gently flip the pancakes over and cook for another two minutes or until the bottom is golden brown and the sides are fully cooked and firm.
7. Makes 6 large or 12 small pancakes
8. For the apple compote:
9. In a sauce pan heat the oil on medium heat. When the oil is hot add the apples and toss to coat. Add the spices, brown sugar, and salt and stir to combine. Cook for approximately five minutes or until the apples begin to release their juices and they begin to stick to the pan. Deglaze with the Grand Marnier and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Add a little water if necessary to avoid scorching the apples. Simmer until the apples are soft and the sauce is thick. Approximately 20 minutes.
10. Top the pancakes with the compote.
11. Enjoy!

Recipe source: Veganosity