How ‘Bout Them Apples

Pancakes have to be one to the most delicious carbs known to man kind. Of course, what are pancakes without globs of whipped butter and a really good syrup? Luckily for us, the kind folks over at Willcox, Arizona’s Apple Annie’s Orchard have concocted the most delectable syrup recipes below to grace your taste buds.

Apple Annie’s Orchard was founded in 1996 by John and Annie Holcumb, better known as Farmer John and Apple Annie. The Orchard had humble beginnings, as the pair initially started selling apples out of their carport. But the apple business boomed and Apple Annie’s now consists of 6,000 apple trees, 3,000 peach trees and 900 Asian pear trees. Yes, Asian pears in AZ!

Apple Annie’s isn’t just about apples anymore. Head to the farm October 15-16 for some old-fashioned family fun picking your own pumpkins, fall vegetables and of course, apples. Just $3, gets you a hayride to the huge pumpkin patch and children’s play area; kids 2 and under are free. Don’t miss Arizona’s newest and largest, absolutely amazing CORN MAZE. Go early this weekend to Apple Annie’s and enjoy a delicious “All-You-Can-Eat” pancake breakfast served from 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM.

Enjoy a taste of the farm at home with their Apple Cider Syrup recipe:

Ingredients
1 Cup Sugar
2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1/4 Teaspoon Nutmeg
2 Cups Apple Annie’s Cider
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1/4 Cup Butter

Preparation
Combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium saucepan.

Add cider and lemon juice; stir well. Cook over medium heat until think. Boil for 1 minute. Add butter, stirring syrup until butter melts. Serve hot over pancakes.

Image via Apple Annie’s