Apple Pancakes
Fluffy pancakes loaded with tender apple pieces and warm spices. A perfect weekend breakfast that tastes like apple pie in pancake form.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butterplus extra for cooking
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium Honeycrisp applepeeled and finely diced
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- 2
In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
- 3
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Batter should be slightly lumpy.
- 4
Gently fold in diced apple pieces.
- 5
Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Brush with butter.
- 6
Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
- 7
Serve immediately with butter, maple syrup, and a dusting of cinnamon.
💡 Pro Tips
Don't overmix batter - lumps are good for fluffy pancakes! Keep finished pancakes warm in 200°F oven while cooking remaining batches.
🔄 Variations
Add 1/4 cup chopped walnuts to batter. Try serving with caramel sauce or apple butter instead of syrup.
🏠 Storage
Leftover pancakes can be frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in toaster or microwave.