Autumn Pancakes

• 1/2 Cup Quick Oatmeal
• 1 1/2 Cups Boiling Water
• 1 1/2 Cups All-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. Baking powder
• 1/8 tsp. Salt
• 3 Tbsp. Sugar
• 1 tsp. Ground cinnamon
• dash Nutmeg
• 1 Large egg, beaten
• 1 Cup Milk
• 1 Large apple, peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped
• 1/4 Cup Chopped walnuts
• 3 Tbsp. Melted butter

Place oatmeal in a small bowl.  Pour boiling water over and let stand for 5 minutes.  Do not drain. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.  Add oatmeal, egg, milk, apple, nuts, and melted butter and mix well. Thin as needed.  Preheat a large non-stick griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.  Lightly spray or brush with vegetable oil.  Pour ¼ cup batter onto griddle for each pancake.