1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the butter, milk, vanilla extract and the egg. Set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the Juana® corn meal, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
3. Gradually add the milk mixture with dry ingredients and stir using a spatula until fully incorporated.
4. On a hot and lightly greased griddle, pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden.
5. To prepare the syrup, In a hot skillet add the butter and diced apples. Cook until the apples are soft.
6. Add brown sugar and continue cooking until a thick syrup forms.
7. Serve the pancakes warm, topped with the apple syrup.

Juana’s Cooking tip: Add ½ teaspoon of lemon juice to the apple syrup to balance the sweetness.