Apple Johnnycakes

• 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.

maple syrup, butter, apples, cornmeal yellow, flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, buttermilk, eggs, vegetable oil

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/apple-johnnycakes-44867 (may not work)