maple pecan butter: in small mixer bowl, beat 1/2 cup melted butter on medium speed until light. add pecans; mix well. gradually beat in maple syrup. set aside.
peel, core and slice the apples, set aside.
apple pancakes: in medium bowl lightly beat eggs with wire whisk. add buttermilk and 3/4 cup melted butter and whisk until smooth. add flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg and mix only until moistened. stir in apples.
heat large non-stick griddle or skillet until hot. melt a little butter on griddle until bubbly but not brown. for each pancake spoon about 1/4 cup batter onto griddle. cook until bubbles form and edges are 