Juicy Apple Pancakes to bring warmth and flavor to your breakfast table!
Juicy Apple Pancakes Recipe
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 ¼ cups (300ml) buttermilk (or substitute with milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter (plus extra for greasing the pan)
- 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and grated (use Granny Smith for tartness or Honeycrisp for sweetness)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings (optional)
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts)
- Additional apple slices
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
- Fold in the grated apple gently.
- Cook the Pancakes:
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and grease lightly with butter or oil.
- Scoop about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve Warm:
- Stack the pancakes on a plate and top with your favorite toppings like syrup, powdered sugar, or nuts.
Tips for Perfect Pancakes:
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F (95°C) oven until ready to serve.
- For extra apple flavor, add a pinch of apple pie spice to the batter.
- Experiment with adding raisins or chopped pecans for texture.
Enjoy the burst of juicy apple goodness in every bite! 
