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Apple Pie Pancakes

Apple Pie Pancakes: A Cozy Twist on Breakfast Delights

Enjoy the comforting flavors of fall with these delightful Apple Pie Pancakes, a perfect cozy breakfast treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pancake Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Provides structure and a base for the pancakes.
  • 2 tablespoons Light Brown Sugar Adds sweetness and moisture.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Enhances warm flavor profile.
  • a pinch Ground Nutmeg Adds a warm, nutty flavor.
  • a dash Ground Clove Contributes a distinctive spiced note; optional.
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Adds fat for moisture; non-dairy alternative can be used.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients together; can substitute with a flax egg.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted and slightly cooled for mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Infuses aromatic flavor.
  • 1 cup Grated Apple Can use varieties like Gala or Honeycrisp.
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or Vegetable Oil For greasing the skillet.
For the Topping
  • ½ cup Maple Syrup The sweetener to drizzle on pancakes.
  • 1 teaspoon Extra Vanilla Extract or Vanilla Bean Scrapings Enhances the vanilla flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Skillet or Griddle
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients, and gently stir until just combined.
  4. Carefully fold in the grated apple to the batter.
  5. Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
  6. Pour batter onto the hot skillet, cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
  7. Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm oven set at 200°F (95°C) to keep warm while cooking the remaining batter.
  8. Warm maple syrup in a saucepan; stir in additional vanilla for enhanced flavor.
  9. Stack the pancakes on plates, drizzle with syrup, and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These pancakes are a perfect fall treat and can be customized with various toppings.

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