Baked Apple Pecan Pancakes

2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 peeled, sliced Granny Smith apple
1/3 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 1/2 cups prepared pancake batter
Maple syrup

Pour melted butter in a 9-inch pie plate. Place apple slice in bottom of plate; sprinkle pecans and cinnamon over apples and drizzle with syrup. Carefully pour batter on top. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until top springs back when touched. Loosen edges and invert onto serving plate. To serve: cut in wedges and top with warm maple syrup.
YIELD: 4-6 servings