Description
Indulge in the warm comfort of Spiced Apple Pancakes, a delightful breakfast that combines fluffy pancakes with a sweet and aromatic apple topping. This recipe is perfect for cozy mornings or special brunch gatherings with family and friends. The blend of apple pie spice and fresh apples elevates traditional pancakes into a heartwarming treat that everyone will love. Easy to prepare, these pancakes can be customized with a variety of toppings like maple syrup, whipped cream, or nuts to suit your taste. Start your day right with this delicious recipe that brings joy to your breakfast table.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice
- ½ teaspoon salt (can omit if desired)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons butter (for topping)
- 6 large apples (peeled, cored, and finely chopped)
- 1 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice (for topping)
- ½ cup water (reserve 1 tablespoon for slurry)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, apple pie spice, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and grease lightly. Pour about ¼ cup batter for each pancake; cook until bubbles appear, then flip and cook until golden brown.
- For the topping, sauté chopped apples in butter, then add brown sugar and spices until tender.
- Serve pancakes warm topped with the sweet apple mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for fluffier pancakes. Do not overmix the batter; small lumps are okay. Experiment with different fruits or spices for variations.