Ricotta Pancakes With Cinammon Apples

• 2 med apples, sliced
• 1 T butter
• 1/2 cup plus 2 T sugar, divided
• 2 t ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup cake flour
• 3 t baking powder
• 1/3 t salt
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 3 eggs, separated yolks/whites
• 1 t grated lemon peel
• 1 t lemon juice
• Maple syrup

1. In a large saucepan, cook apples in the butter over med. heat for 6-8 min or until tender. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon, set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, combine cheese, milk, egg yolks, lemon peel, juice, and remaining sugar. Stir into remaining dry ingredients just until combined.
4. In a small bowl, beat egg whites till stiff peaks form. Fold into batter.
5. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot greased griddle. Turn when bubbles form. Cook till the second side is golden brown. Serve with apples and syrup.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/ricotta-pancakes-with-cinammon-apples-50115342 (may not work)