Description
Delightful pancakes infused with the flavors of apple pie, served with a rich vanilla maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fresh tart apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons butter (plus more for the skillet)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Toss diced apples with cinnamon and brown sugar; let sit.
- Make the Pancake Batter: In one bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In another bowl, beat eggs and milk, then stir in melted butter and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing gently.
- Cook the Pancakes: Preheat skillet over medium heat, melt butter, and scoop 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet, topping with apple mixture. Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden brown.
- Prepare the Vanilla Maple Syrup: Warm maple syrup with a splash of vanilla extract over low heat.
- Serve and Enjoy: Stack pancakes, drizzle with syrup, and garnish with apple slices or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
For a healthier twist, substitute whole wheat flour or almond milk, and consider adding nuts for crunch.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pancakes, apple pie, breakfast, fall recipes, family recipe, brunch