Wash + dry 2 apples, peel then core + chop into bite-size pieces; add apples, ¼ cup water, a squeeze of lemon juice, a pinch of salt + 2 tbsp honey to a small pot; heat over med until apples are tender, 5-7 min; for thicker compote, add 1 tbsp corn starch mixed with 1 tbsp water to compote then bring to a boil, stir until thickened 1 min

To make 6 small pancakes, mix 1 cup pancake mix, 1 cup water + 1 tbsp oil in a bowl until smooth + thick, like yogurt; heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet over med, in batches, scoop ¼ cup of batter into pan per pancake (you can cook 3-4 pancakes at a time)+ spread batter evenly; cook 2 min per side, repeat remaining batter

Divide pancakes to plates then top with butter + apple compote