Apple Cinnamon Pancakes with Apple Topping Recipe
These Apple Cinnamon Pancakes are a delightful breakfast treat featuring fluffy pancakes infused with warm cinnamon and topped with a sweet, tender apple topping made with butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Perfect for a cozy morning, this recipe combines classic pancake textures with the comforting flavors of apples and spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 pancakes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Pancake Batter
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 ½ tablespoons vinegar
- 1 cup flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (add another ½ teaspoon if you love cinnamon)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons oil
Apple Topping
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the skillet: Set your skillet to medium-high heat, around 275 degrees Fahrenheit, and allow it to warm up while you prepare the batter.
- Prepare milk mixture: Whisk together the milk and vinegar in a bowl and let it rest for 5 minutes to curdle; this creates a buttermilk substitute that helps make the pancakes fluffy.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute all the leavening agents and spices.
- Mix wet ingredients: Whisk the egg and oil into the curdled milk mixture, then pour these wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently stir until combined. The batter should remain slightly lumpy to keep the pancakes tender—avoid over-mixing.
- Cook the pancakes: Spray the preheated skillet with cooking spray. Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, pour the batter onto the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look dry. Flip the pancake and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Prepare the apple topping: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon, stirring frequently for 3-5 minutes until the apples soften and become tender.
- Finish topping and serve: Stir in the maple syrup to the apples and heat through. Spoon the warm apple topping generously over the pancakes and serve immediately for a delicious cinnamon-infused breakfast experience.
Notes
- For extra cinnamon flavor, increase the cinnamon in both the batter and apple topping.
- Use cooking spray or a small amount of oil/butter to prevent pancakes from sticking to the skillet.
- Don’t over-mix the batter to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.
- Apples can be swapped with pears or peaches for a seasonal twist.
- Serve with additional maple syrup or powdered sugar if desired.