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Apple Cinnamon Pancakes Recipe

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Deliciously fluffy apple cinnamon pancakes made with fresh diced apples and warm spices, perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch. These pancakes combine the sweetness of apples with aromatic cinnamon and nutmeg for a delightful morning treat.

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

Add-ins

  • 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and sugar to create a well-mixed dry base for your pancakes.
  2. Whisk in Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together using a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the pancakes light and fluffy; a few lumps are perfectly fine.
  4. Fold in Apples: Gently fold the diced apples into the batter to evenly distribute the fresh fruit throughout.
  5. Rest (Optional): Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the baking powder to activate and the flour to hydrate, resulting in tender pancakes.
  6. Prepare Cooking Surface: Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large frying pan over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
  7. Pour Batter: Pour approximately ¼ cup of batter onto the hot cooking surface for each pancake, spacing them apart to allow room for spreading.
  8. Cook First Side: Cook the pancakes for 2 to 3 minutes, watching for bubbles to form on the surface and edges to look set, indicating they are ready to flip.
  9. Flip and Cook Second Side: Flip each pancake carefully and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown and cooked through.
  10. Keep Warm (Optional): To serve all pancakes warm, place cooked pancakes on a baking sheet in a preheated oven at 200°F while finishing the rest of the batch.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough pancakes.
  • Resting the batter helps create fluffier pancakes but is optional.
  • Adjust cooking heat as needed to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
  • Use a nonstick pan or griddle for best results and easier flipping.
  • You can substitute apples with pears or other fruits if desired.

Keywords: Apple Cinnamon Pancakes, Breakfast, Pancakes, Apple Recipes, Cinnamon, Fall Recipes, Brunch

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