Apple Fritter Pancakes (Printable)
Fluffy pancakes studded with spiced apples and finished with sweet vanilla glaze for a perfect cozy breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pancake Batter
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
03 - 2 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
08 - 1 cup whole milk
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
11 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Apples
12 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
13 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
14 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar
15 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
→ Glaze
16 - 1 cup powdered sugar
17 - 2-3 tbsp milk
18 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
→ For Cooking
19 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter or neutral oil
# How-To Steps:
01 - Toss diced apples with lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
02 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix—a few lumps are acceptable.
05 - Fold the prepared cinnamon apples into the batter gently to distribute evenly.
06 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
07 - Drop 1/4 cup portions of batter onto the hot skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set, approximately 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until golden brown, about 2 more minutes. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl until smooth and pourable, adjusting milk consistency as desired.
09 - Drizzle warm pancakes generously with glaze before serving immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- The way the apples soften just enough while staying slightly crisp in the center makes every bite interesting
- That vanilla glaze transforms an ordinary breakfast into something that feels like a weekend treat
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- Overmixing the batter is the number one way to ruin these stop mixing as soon as the flour disappears
- Letting the batter rest for 10 minutes before cooking gives you fluffier results
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- Keep finished pancakes warm in a 200°F oven while you finish the batch so everyone eats together
- Use an ice cream scoop for perfectly uniform portions every time