Apple Fritter Pancakes
Apple Fritter Pancakes combine diced apples, cinnamon, and a fluffy pancake batter to create a warm, sweet breakfast. These pancakes are quick to prepare and perfect for weekend mornings. The apples cook into soft, juicy bites inside golden, airy pancakes. Serve them with glaze or syrup for an irresistible finish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced apples
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Maple syrup or glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté apples with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until soft.
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Whisk milk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter in another bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures. Stir until smooth.
- Fold in the cooked apples.
- Heat a skillet and lightly grease it.
- Pour batter in small rounds and cook until bubbles form.
- Flip and cook until golden brown.
- Serve warm with syrup or glaze.
Notes
- Use Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples for the best flavor.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep pancakes fluffy.
- Add nutmeg for extra warmth.
- Replace milk with buttermilk for richness.
- Top with extra sautéed apples for more flavor.