Here’s a delicious recipe for Apple Cinnamon Pancakes — fluffy, sweet, and warmly spiced, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients (makes about 8 pancakes):
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins:
- 1 medium apple, peeled and grated or finely chopped
Instructions:
1. Mix dry ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using).
2. Combine wet ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
3. Make the batter:
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the grated apple. Do not overmix — a few lumps are fine.
4. Cook the pancakes:
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet.
- Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
5. Serve:
- Stack pancakes and top with maple syrup, extra cinnamon, butter, or caramelized apple slices.
Tips for Extra Flavor:
- Caramelized apples: Sauté the apple pieces in a little butter and cinnamon before adding to batter for a deeper flavor.
- Crunchy topping: Sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans on top before serving.
- Spiced syrup: Heat maple syrup with a pinch of cinnamon for a flavor boost.
If you want, I can give a one-bowl shortcut version that uses grated apple and cinnamon and takes only 15 minutes from start to plate.
Do you want me to do that?
