Apple Nut Pancakes

• tablespoons butter or margarine
• dash nutmeg
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup peeled and finely chopped apple
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• vegetable oil

• Melt butter.Set aside to cool slightly.
• Combine flour,sugar,baking powder,salt and spices in a smallbowl.
• Combine melted butter and milk in mixing bowl.
• Add egg and beat lightly to combine.
• Blend inflour mixture,stirring just until combined.
• Fold in apple and nuts.
• Preheat griddle to 350°F.
• Brushlightly with oil.
• Pour about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake.
• ook until bubbles come to the surface and the bottom is golden brown,about 2 minutes.
• Serve 3 warm with maple syrup for breakfast or brunch, or top with ice cream ,additional nuts and caramel syrup for dessert.