Spiced Pecan Pancakes With Maple Raisin Syrup

Methods/steps

In a medium saucepan, mix syrup with raisins and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer while pancakes cook.
In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt. In another medium mixing bowl mix the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla and Crisco Oil; whisk until smooth. Add dry ingredients and whisk until blended. Spray a griddle or large skillet with Crisco No Stick Cooking Spray. Heat over medium high heat until hot. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls for each pancake onto hot griddle; sprinkle with chopped pecans. Cook until edges are bubbly; turn pancakes and cook for 2-3 minutes more. Serve with butter, if desired, and warm Maple Raisin Syrup.