Apricot Pancakes

Pancakes are so good!  My grandbabies, even the picky ones, like pancakes.  This last weekend it was just my and the hubby and I added a little twist with these Apricot Pancakes and we both loved them.

Apricot Pancakes

2 cups pancake mix *see below*
2 heaping Tbsp. apricot preserves
1/3 cup evaporated milk (even if it calls for water, use this instead)
Real butter for frying
Softened butter for spreading
Syrup

* Pancake Mix:  1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 tsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. salt, 1 Tbsp. brown sugar, 1/2 tsp. nutmeg (optional).  You can store this in a jar to use later.

Mix pancake mix with milk until it is a smooth, pourable consistency.  Add apricot preserves and mix well.  Butter a skillet or flat griddle over medium heat and make sure it is really hot before you pour the pancake mix.  I use a small ladle and pour the pancake mix onto the hot pan.  Once the pancakes start to bubble, flip over to cook the other side.  Takes about 3 minutes or so per side.

Remove, add butter to the hot pancake tops immediately and serve.

Enjoy!