Apple Pancakes with Vanilla Maple Syrup
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Apple Pancakes with Vanilla Maple Syrup
Description
This recipe for Apple Pancakes with Vanilla Maple Syrup begins with a batter rich in spices including cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove mixed into all-purpose flour and brown sugar. Adding grated fresh apple introduces moisture and mild tartness, complementing the warm spices. The wet ingredients—milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract—create a smooth batter with some lumps to preserve tenderness.
Cooking pancakes on a lightly buttered or oiled skillet over medium heat allows the cakes to develop golden edges and a soft interior. The pancakes are flipped once bubbles form, then cooked a bit more on lower heat for a gentle finish. Size varies but using about 1/4-cup scoop portions yields roughly 7 pancakes.
The accompanying Vanilla Maple Syrup combines pure maple syrup warmed gently with vanilla extract for a fragrant topping enhancing the pancakes’ flavor. These pancakes suit weekend breakfasts or brunch when you want a slightly sweet, fruity alternative to plain pancakes.
The recipe is adapted with permission and respects classic pancake technique, offering a balance of comforting spices and fresh apple texture. Serve pancakes warm with syrup poured over or on the side.
Ingredients
Pancakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon original recipe calls for 1 teaspoon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg original recipe calls for 1/8 teaspoon
- ½ teaspoon ground clove
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk whole
- 1 egg large
- 1 tablespoon butter melted and cooled slightly, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup apple about 1 medium apple, grated
- butter or vegetable oil, for skillet
Vanilla Maple Syrup
- maple syrup warmed gently, about 1/2 cup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or the scrapings of 1 vanilla bean
Instructions
- Make the Pancakes
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
- In a measuring cup or small bowl, measure out the milk. Add the remaining wet ingredients and beat until combined.
- All at once, add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined. The batter should have some small to medium lumps; don’t overmix or try to stir them smooth.
- Gently fold in the grated apple.
- Preheat your skillet over medium heat and brush with 1 1/2 teaspoons of butter or 1 teaspoon vegetable oil.
- Using a 1/4-cup measure, scoop batter onto warm skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until small bubbles form on the surface of the pancakes, and then flip.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook on the opposite side for about 1 minute, or until golden brown. (My pancakes were slightly larger than 1/4-cup of batter each, and I yielded 7 rather than 8; and they took slightly longer to cook than recipe indicates).
- Transfer cooked pancakes to a baking sheet and place in a preheated 200F oven to keep warm.
- Repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more butter or oil to the skilled when needed. Serve immediately.
- Make the Vanilla Maple Syrup
- Stir together the syrup, vanilla, and serve over pancakes. Optionally, serve with Vanilla Maple Butter.
Notes
- Use freshly grated apple to add moisture and natural sweetness to the pancakes.
- Cook pancakes over medium to medium-low heat to ensure they brown without burning and cook through.
- Warm the maple syrup gently with vanilla extract for best flavor integration.
- Do not overmix the batter; some lumps help keep pancakes tender.
- Yield may vary depending on portion size; approximately seven 1/4-cup pancakes can be made.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8pancakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 131mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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