Apple Pancakes

With a sweet, tart fall flavor – these Apple Pancakes are a fun and easy breakfast the whole family will love.

Apple anything this time of year is on my radar. I really can’t pass up anything apple, and I mean that.

Whether it be breakfast or dessert, I’m sold. Especially on these Apple Pancakes, and they are even better served with my Apple Syrup.

With granny smith apples adorning the inside of the pancakes and gracing the top, you have apple flavor all around.

With hints of cinnamon as well you have the perfect combination of flavors that just scream Fall!

Now these don’t just have to be for Fall, as I don’t think anything should have to only be made for a certain season. These are great enjoyed all year long.

If you love apple though, then you absolutely need to make a batch of my Apple Pancakes, they are adult and kid approved.

Some of my other favorite breakfast recipes that we have on our site include: Pancake Muffins, Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket and Cinnamon Crescent Rolls.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

• Easy ingredients help these come together quickly.
• They make a nice large batch!
• Easily double this recipe to save for later.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST):

All-purpose flour
Salt
Baking powder
Baking soda
Granulated sugar
Cinnamon
Eggs
Buttermilk
Unsalted butter
Granny smith apples

HOW TO MAKE APPLE PANCAKES, STEP BY STEP:

1. In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and cinnamon.
2. In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter.
3. Add the apple pieces and stir again.
4. Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and mix till mostly combined. Don’t overmix. It’s okay for a few dry streaks to be present. The batter will be thick.
5. Heat a griddle to 350-375 degrees F or a skillet to medium/medium-high and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
6. Scoop about 1/3 cup batter for each pancake (more for larger pancakes or less for smaller pancakes). Flip when lots of bubbles are forming and popping on the top.
7. Re-spray with cooking spray each time you start new pancakes.
8. Top pancakes with a sprinkle of small, chopped apples and a generous drizzle of apple syrup or regular syrup.

MY BATTER IS THICK AND HARD TO POUR, WHAT DO I DO?

If you use a measuring cup to pour the batter, use the bottom of it to spread the batter around into a circle a bit.

This won’t be a batter you can make cute shapes of pancakes with, it is meant to be thicker.

WHY ARE MY PANCAKES NOT PUFFING UP?

There could be a few reasons for this, first check the date on your baking soda, this could be the reason.

Secondly, if you overmix the batter the less likely the pancakes will become flat. You do not want to overmix the batter, it’s ok to have lumps.

CAN I USE ANOTHER TYPE OF APPLE?

While we absolutely love working with Granny Smith apples for this recipe, you can use other apples. Some ideas include:

1. Braeburn
2. Fuji
3. Gala
4. Cortland
5. Honey Gold
6. Jonathan

These are some that we use if we can’t find Granny Smith, but usually we do find them, but feel free to use any of these.

DO I HAVE TO USE BUTTERMILK?

I find using buttermilk in pancakes to be the best as it helps them become fluffier, but if need be you can use regular milk as well.

HOW TO STORE:

These can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container where they will keep for up to 3-4 days.

They can also be frozen, place in a freezer container and they will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer.

To defrost, remove from the freezer to the refrigerator or countertop until thawed, then reheat in the microwave.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

• Make sure that you do not overmix your batter.
• Other apples can be used, see above for ideas.
• Serve with my Apple Syrup, the best compliment to these!
• Buttermilk is highly recommended but regular milk will work as well.
• If these are not fluffy check your baking soda.
• These can be frozen, see above on how to do that.
• Easily double this recipe.
• The batter is thick so it won’t spread as much, so use the bottom of a measuring cup to spread around the pan.

Feeling the Fall vibes? Love a good breakfast? Then these Apple Pancakes are right up your alley!

If you like this recipe you might also like:

• Chocolate Chip Pancakes
• Banana Pancakes
• Blueberry Pancakes
• Oatmeal Pancakes

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