Ingredients
1-1/2 cups hot milk3/4 cup old-fashioned oats1 large egg, lightly beaten2 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons molasses1 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt3 large egg whitesLEMON APPLES:2 tablespoons butter5 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine milk and oats; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the egg, oil and molasses. Combine dry ingredients; stir into oat mixture just until moistened. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold gently into batter. Set aside.
Heat butter in a skillet until foamy. Add the apples, lemon juice and zest; cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, cook oatcakes. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot greased griddle. Cook until bubbles form; turn and cook until browned on other side.
For apples, combine sugar, cornstarch and nutmeg; add to apple mixture and cook 2 minutes longer or until tender. Serve warm over oatcakes.
