Heat a large skillet or griddle to about 350 degrees

Peel apples and dice or shred

Place in a small bowl and coat with cinnamon and brown sugar; set aside

Combine flour, granulated sugar, salt, baking powder and soda in a good sized mixing bowl

In a large measuring cup, whisk together milk, egg and vanilla

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir together

Add in melted butter and incorporate batter fully

Fold in apples and spice mixture

Scoop or ladle batter onto heated skillet or griddle (approximately 1/3 cup portions)

Cook for 4-6 minutes, or until bubbles form

Flip and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes

Serve warm with butter and syrup or sprinkled lightly with powdered sugar