Apple Pie Pancakes

5 from 1 vote

Apple pie pancakes are the perfect thing for a fall breakfast or brunch. Warm apple syrup tops fluffy apple spiced pancakes for a breakfast that tastes just like the classic dessert you love.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings:

Calories: 146kcal

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

For The Pancakes

1 cup flour
2 packed tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 12 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
scant 1/4 tsp ground clove
1/8 tsp salt
1 cup whole milk
1 large egg melted & slightly cooled
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup peeled, grated apple

For The Sauteed Apple Syrup

1 apple diced
1 1/2 tsp brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp butter
ground cinnamon to taste

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Instructions

To Make The Pancakes

In the bowl of a stand mixer add the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, & salt. Whisk them together on low speed, until evenly combined.
1 cup flour, 2 packed tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 12 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, scant 1/4 tsp ground clove, 1/8 tsp salt
In a medium bowl whisk together the milk, egg, butter, & vanilla until smooth. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and treat with non stick spray or butter. While the skillet is heating, whisk the wet ingredients into the dry, JUST until mixed. Don't over mix, small lumps are normal. Fold in the apple.
1 cup whole milk, 1 large egg, 1 tbsp butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 cup peeled, grated apple
Scoop a 1/4 cup of batter on the skillet for each pancake, Cook until small bubbles form on the surface of the pancake, about 2-3 minutes. Carefully flip the pancake, and cook until the underside is golden brown too. Repeat until all the pancakes have been cooked.

To Make The Sauteed Apple Syrup

In a small skillet stir together the applies, brown sugar, sugar, butter, and cinnamon until evenly combined. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples have gone soft, about 5-7 minutes.
1 apple, 1 1/2 tsp brown sugar, 1 1/2 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp butter, ground cinnamon
Serve the warm pancakes in stacks, topped with the apple syrup.

Notes

Don't overmix the pancake batter. It will have some lumps and that is ok. Overmixing will lead to dense pancakes.
Peel the apple that you are grating into the pancake batter, but you don't have to peel the apple for the topping.
The griddle is hot enough when you drip a drop of water on the griddle and it dances.

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