Description
These Apple Cinnamon Pancakes combine the sweetness of fresh apples with warm cinnamon and nutmeg spices for a comforting and delicious breakfast. Fluffy and moist, these pancakes offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making them an ideal way to start your day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit
- 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and sugar until well blended.
- Whisk in Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are perfectly fine to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the diced apples into the batter ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout without breaking them down.
- Rest (Optional): Let the batter rest for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the baking powder to activate, resulting in lighter pancakes.
- Prepare Cooking Surface: Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large frying pan over medium heat to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Pour Batter: Pour approximately ¼ cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake, spacing them to avoid merging as they cook.
- Cook First Side: Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, signaling readiness to flip.
- Flip and Cook Second Side: Carefully flip the pancakes and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown and cooked through.
- Keep Warm (Optional): Place cooked pancakes in a preheated oven at 200°F to keep them warm while you finish cooking the batch.
Notes
- Peeling and dicing the apple finely ensures even distribution in each pancake bite.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain fluffiness and tender texture.
- Using a non-stick griddle or pan helps prevent sticking and allows for easy flipping.
- Optionally, add a drizzle of maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar when serving.
- These pancakes can be frozen; layer with parchment paper between each pancake and store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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