Fluffy Apple Cinnamon Pancakes From Scratch

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Fluffy Apple Cinnamon Pancakes From Scratch

There is nothing cozier than a tall stack of Fluffy Apple Cinnamon Pancakes From Scratch on a cool fall morning. The pancakes are light, fluffy, and perfectly tender, then finished with a glossy warm cinnamon apple skillet topping that tastes like apple pie met brunch. Minimal fuss, pantry staples, and every bite screams cozy fall breakfast.

Course Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Resting Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 367kcal

Author Ellie Haley

Ingredients

For Pancakes:

2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons (24 grams) granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 large (100 grams) eggs
2 ⅓ cup (560 grams) buttermilk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For Cinnamon Apple Topping:

3 apples peeled and diced
½ cup (106 grams) light brown sugar packed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter

Instructions

For Pancakes:

In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon until fully combined.
In a small bowl combine the egg, buttermilk, and vanilla. Stir into the dry ingredients until fully combined. There will still be some lumps. Let the batter set for 10 minutes.
In a medium bowl add the diced apples, brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Toss until the apples are fully coated. Allow to sit for five minutes.
Melt the butter over medium heat in a skillet. Add the apples and all of the juices that have released from the apples. Cook the apples for about 10 minutes or until the apples are tender.
Heat a large pan or griddle over medium heat. Use butter or non-stick spray to grease the pan. When the pan is hot scoop ¼ cup of batter onto the pan. When bubbles start to appear on the top of the pancake use a spatula to flip the pancake. Repeat with the remaining batter.
When cooked to your liking place the cinnamon pancakes on a plate and top with the cooked apples and sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

Don’t use cold ingredients. This helps the batter mix well.
Use a measuring cup to scoop the pancake batter. Use a ¼ cup measuring cup to ensure similar sized pancakes.
Don't over mix. Mix until just combined.
The provided nutrition information is an estimate. The calorie accuracy is not guaranteed.

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