Oatmeal and Applesauce Pancakes Recipe

Syrup
1½ cups orange juice
½ cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cups fresh cranberries

Pancakes
1 egg
½ cup old-fashioned oats
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup milk
½ cup applesauce
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ cup chopped pecans

1. To prepare the syrup, combine the orange juice, sugar, and cornstarch in a medium saucepan. Stir until the cornstarch dissolves. Add the cranberries and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Whisk the sauce after 30 minutes for a smoother consistency.
2. To prepare the pancakes, whisk the egg in a medium bowl until well beaten. Add the oats, flour, milk, applesauce, sugar, 2 tablespoons of the oil, the baking powder, and pecans; mix well.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and tilt skillet to coat the bottom; pour off excess oil. Using a ¼-cup measure, pour batter into the skillet. Cook until golden, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove to a platter and repeat with the remaining batter. Serve with cranberry syrup.
Serves 4.