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Apple Fritter Pancakes

Delightful pancakes infused with warm cinnamon-dusted apples, drizzled with a sweet glaze, perfect for cozy mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pancake Batter
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Use unbleached flour for a more wholesome flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder Ensures pancakes are light and fluffy.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda Helps with the rise for a tender pancake texture.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Brings out the sweetness beautifully.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Adds a warm, cozy vibe.
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar Balances the flavors.
  • 3/4 cup Milk Can be dairy or non-dairy.
  • 1 large Egg Binds everything together.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances the flavors.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted Adds richness and buttery flavor.
  • 1 medium Apple, peeled, cored, and diced Choose a crisp, sweet apple like Honeycrisp or Fuji.
Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar For a sweet glaze on top.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk To achieve drizzling consistency.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds flavor to the glaze.
Topping
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon For sprinkling on top.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel, core, and dice your apple into small, tender pieces.
Make the Pancake Batter
  1. In one bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and sugar.
  2. In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
  3. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
Fold in the Apples
  1. Gently fold the diced apples into the batter until evenly distributed.
Cook the Pancakes
  1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
  2. Pour a ladleful of batter into the skillet and cook until bubbles form.
  3. Flip when edges are set and cook until golden brown.
Serve Warm
  1. Serve pancakes warm, drizzled with glaze and sprinkled with cinnamon.

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing the batter and cook on medium heat.