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Fluffy Apple Cinnamon Pancakes: 5 Steps to Perfection

Fluffy Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
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Transform your mornings with fluffy Apple Cinnamon Pancakes. Featuring tender, caramelized apple pieces and warm cinnamon, this breakfast is a delightful blend of comforting familiarity and exciting flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon water or apple juice
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 ¼ cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Butter or neutral oil for greasing
  • Pure maple syrup, for drizzling
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting
  • Optional garnishes: whipped cream, fresh apple slices, toasted chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Prepare Apple Filling: Peel, core, and finely dice 2 medium apples into ¼-inch pieces. Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add apples and sauté for 3-5 minutes to soften. Stir in ¼ cup brown sugar, ½ tsp ground cinnamon, ¼ tsp ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Add 1 tbsp water/apple juice; simmer 3-5 minutes until apples are tender and syrupy. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 1½ cups sifted all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp ground cinnamon, and ¼ tsp salt until well combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, lightly beat 1 large egg. Whisk in 1¼ cups whole milk, 2 tbsp melted and cooled unsalted butter, and 1 tsp pure vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Mix Batter and Rest: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a whisk or spatula until just moistened; do not overmix. A few lumps are fine. Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes at room temperature.
  5. Cook Pancakes: Preheat a non-stick griddle or skillet over medium-low to medium heat and lightly grease. Pour ¼ to ⅓ cup batter per pancake. Immediately spoon 1-2 tsp of cooled apple filling onto the center of each wet pancake. Cook for 2-4 minutes until bubbles appear and edges look set. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm oven (200°F/90°C) while cooking remaining batter.
  6. Serve: Stack pancakes on individual plates. Drizzle generously with pure maple syrup and lightly dust with powdered sugar. Optionally, garnish with whipped cream, fresh apple slices, or toasted chopped pecans. Serve immediately and enjoy.

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