"For the ultimate pancakes, use fresh ricotta cheese and finely grated lemon zest. For a topping that is special and seasonal, try this quick sauté of apples with butter, sugar and cinnamon...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
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2 crisp red or pink apples, preferably Honeycrisp—peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 1/4 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
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Kosher salt
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 1/2 cups whole milk
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3 large eggs, separated
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1/2 cup fresh ricotta cheese
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Warm pure maple syrup, for serving