Fluffy Apple Cinnamon Pancakes with Maple Glaze
Make comforting, fluffy apple pancakes from scratch. This easy homemade recipe incorporates fresh apples and cinnamon into the batter for a perfect weekend breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 8 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddle Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for the griddle
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup peeled, cored, and finely diced fresh apple
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix. A few lumps are fine for fluffy pancakes.
- In a small bowl, toss the diced apples with the cinnamon and nutmeg. Gently fold the seasoned apples into the batter.
- Heat a lightly buttered griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and bubbles appear on the surface. Flip and cook the second side until done.
- Serve the warm apple pancakes immediately with extra butter and maple syrup.
Notes
- To prevent apples from sinking, toss them in a tablespoon of the dry flour mixture before folding them into the wet batter.
- For a richer flavor, use buttermilk instead of regular milk.
- If you prefer thinner pancakes, add 1 to 2 extra tablespoons of milk to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 55