Name: Cinnamon Apple Pancakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 medium apples Honeycrisp or Fuji, cored and diced; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 tbsp brown sugar packed; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 cups buttermilk room temperature; 2 large eggs room temperature; 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted and cooled; to serve warm maple syrup

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Overview

Prep15 min

Cook20 min

Total35 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

2 medium applesHoneycrisp or Fuji, cored and diced2 tbsp unsalted butter3 tbsp brown sugarpacked1 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 tbsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt2 cups buttermilkroom temperature2 large eggsroom temperature4 tbsp unsalted buttermelted and cooledto serve warm maple syrup

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Equipment

Skillet or griddle
Mixing bowls
Whisk

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Method

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Cook the cinnamon apples

In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt and cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring, until the apples are tender and glazed. Stir in the vanilla and keep warm over low heat.

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Mix the batter

In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter. Pour the wet into the dry and fold just until combined; the batter will be lumpy.

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Cook the pancakes

Heat a lightly buttered griddle over medium-low heat. Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake and cook 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form and the edges set, then flip and cook 1 to 2 minutes more until golden. Stack, spoon the cinnamon apples over top, and drizzle with maple syrup.

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Tips

NoteLet the batter rest 5 to 10 minutes so the leaveners wake up.

NoteKeep finished pancakes warm on a rack in a 200°F oven.

NoteMake the apple topping up to 3 days ahead and reheat gently.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on toppings and servings

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Storage

FreezerFreeze cooled pancakes layered with parchment up to 2 months; toast to reheat.

Best freshServe the apples warm over just-cooked pancakes for the softest stack.

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Frequently asked

Can I make mini pancakes?+

Yes, use 1 tablespoon batter per pancake and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side.

Why buttermilk?+

Buttermilk makes the pancakes tender and helps them rise nicely.

Can I prep ahead?+

Whisk the dry mix days ahead; the apple topping keeps 3 days in the fridge.

Cinnamon Apple Pancakes

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment