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A stack of pancakes topped with cooked apple slices and syrup, served on a white plate with a fork.

Warm Apple Pancakes

Mandy Applegate
If you’re craving a cozy breakfast, these warm apple pancakes are the answer. They cook up soft, golden, and filled with little bites of apple in every forkful. With warm apples spooned on top, they turn an ordinary morning into something special.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 384 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Skillet or griddle
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 cups low-fat buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 green apples about 1 pound, peeled and coarsely grated (2 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons light olive oil plus more as needed for cooking

Sautéed Apple Topping

  • 2 green apples peeled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Make sure everything blends evenly.
  • In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry mixture. Stir gently until the flour just disappears. A few lumps are fine.
  • Fold in the melted butter and grated apples. Stir lightly so you don’t overwork the batter.
  • Warm a skillet or griddle over medium-low and brush with olive oil. Drop about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form and edges begin to set, about 2–3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for another 2–3 minutes. Keep cooked pancakes warm in the oven while you finish the rest.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced apples, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon, and stir occasionally. Cook until the apples are tender and caramelized, about 5–6 minutes.
  • Stack the pancakes and spoon the warm apples on top. Serve right away while everything is still hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 9gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 472mgPotassium: 278mgFiber: 7gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 416IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 219mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values, if included with the recipe, are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability/substitution and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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