Apple Pancakes with Apple Syrup

This recipe from a friend is one of our favorites after we've been apple picking in the Fall.  It's bursting with apple-y goodness.

Apple Pancakes with Apple Syrup

Pancake batter:
2 eggs
2 c. buttermilk
4 T. oil
2 c. flour
2 T. sugar
2 t. baking powder
1 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
1 t. cinnamon
1 1/2 c. grated apples

Mix all ingredients together, adding apples last. 

Syrup:
1c. sugar
2 T. cornstarch
1/4 t. cinnamon
1/8 t. nutmeg
2 c. apple juice/cider
2 T. lemon juice
2 T. butter

Combine first 4 ingredients in a saucepan.  Add juices, boil 1 minute.  Add butter, stirring until melted completely.