Apple Pancakes

1 ½ C plain flour
1 t baking powder
½ t cinnamon
1 medium red apple, peeled, cored, grated
1 T unsalted butter
1 T castor sugar
½ t vanilla essence
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 C milk
Oil for frying

Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon into large bowl. Stir in grated apple. In another bowl beat butter and sugar for 5 mins until light and creamy. Add vanilla, eggs, beating well after each addition. Fold in half flour mixture then half milk, mixing well. Fold in remaining flour and milk. In a little oil wiped on with paper towel, cook pancakes in hot frying pan.