A is for apples, and they are amazing! Not only do the offer excellent nutritional value, but they are also a taste sensation. Including this fabulous fruit in numerous recipes takes dishes up a notch when it comes to enticement. Just ask our friends at Rocky Mountain Lodge & Cabins in Cascade, CO. This rustic and elegant log lodge is situated on more than two acres nestled within the Rocky Mountains near Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs. It features numerous amenities including exceptional accommodations, a revitalizing outdoor hot tub, a massive rock fireplace, a 24-hour coffee bar, bottomless cookie jar, guest refrigerator, microwave, gazebo and patio. Each morning guests also enjoy the signature three-course breakfasts, which are served daily and might even include this incredible Apple Sausage Puff Pancake!
- 1-½ cups all purpose-flour
- 6 Tb. sugar
- ¾ tsp. salt
- 1-½ cups milk
- 6 eggs
- 6 Tb. margarine or butter
- 3 medium apples, such as Granny Smith, thinly sliced
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ⅓ cup butter or margarine
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 pound bulk maple flavored sausage
- Pancake: Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except margarine.
- Beat until smooth.
- Place 1 tablespoon butter into each of six 2-cup ramekins, place in preheated oven until butter is melted.
- Carefully pour batter into hot ramekins.
- Bake for 14-18 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
- Scoop filling into middle of each puffed pancake.
- SERVE IMMEDIATELY, they fall quickly.
- While pancake is cooking, cook sausage; drain and set aside.
- Melt margarine in pan, then add brown sugar, syrup and apples and sauté until apples are tender but not soggy.
- Add sausage and heat through.
