Swedish Apple Pancakes (Äppelpannkakor) with Chia Seed Binder

Ingredients

• 2 medium Apples, peeled and sliced
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Milk
• 1 tbsp Chia seeds
• 3 tbsp Water
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 0.5 tsp Cinnamon
• 0.25 tsp Salt

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1In a small bowl, combine the 1 tbsp chia seeds and 3 tbsp water. Stir well and let sit for 5 minutes, or until a gel forms.
2. 2Peel and slice the 2 medium apples. In a 25.4 cm skillet, melt the 2 tbsp butter over medium heat (162.8°C/163°C). Add the sliced apples and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and lightly browned. Remove the apples from the skillet and set them aside.
3. 3In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1.5 cups milk, the prepared chia seed gel, 2 tbsp sugar, 0.5 tsp cinnamon, and 0.25 tsp salt until the batter is smooth.
4. 4Pour the batter into the same 25.4 cm skillet you used for the apples. Do not add any more butter or oil.
5. 5Cook the pancake over medium heat (162.8°C/163°C) for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the edges look set and the bottom is golden brown. Carefully flip the pancake over.
6. 6Arrange the cooked apples evenly over the uncooked side of the pancake. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until the second side is golden brown and the pancake is cooked through. The pancake should be firm to the touch.
7. 7Slide the pancake onto a cutting board. Slice into wedges and serve warm.

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