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Caramelized Apple Pancakes

These fluffy apple pancakes are topped with tender, caramelized apples for an indulgent morning treat.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
YIELD 18 pancakes, enough for 4 servings
Author Stephanie @ Pretty.Simple.Sweet.

Ingredients

For the Pancakes:

  • 2 cups (280g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 1 cup (240ml) apple cider (or substitute with more whole milk, for a total of 2 cups)
  • 4 tablespoons (55g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 small apples, grated or finely chopped
  • Cooking spray/butter/canola oil, for coating the pan

For the Topping:

  • 2 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into cubes or thin slices
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

Make the pancakes

  1. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, apple cider, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

  2. Make a well in the flour mixture and pour in the wet ingredients. Stir just until combined and moistened, then fold in apples. Do not over mix.

  3. Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Coat with cooking spray or oil. For each pancake, drop ¼ cup of batter onto skillet. Cook 1-2 minutes, until surface of pancakes have some bubbles and bottoms appears golden brown. Flip carefully and cook another 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm. Make sure to coat the skillet before every pancake or batch of pancakes to prevent sticking.

Make the apple topping

  1. In a medium bowl, toss together apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. In a medium heavy skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add apple mixture to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft but not mushy and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl.

  2. Serve pancakes with the apple topping while they’re still warm.