Description
These simple homemade apple pancakes are a delightful twist on a breakfast classic, featuring tender pancakes studded with juicy diced apples. Perfectly fluffy thanks to baking powder and enriched with melted butter, they are a delicious and comforting way to start your day, especially when served warm with maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
Fruit
- 1 medium Apple, peeled, cored, and diced
Toppings
- Maple Syrup, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients on the countertop to have everything ready for easy cooking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until they are well blended to ensure an even batter.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the milk and the egg thoroughly until fully incorporated to help bind the batter.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the milk and egg mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined, taking care not to overmix for tender pancakes.
- Add Butter: Fold in the melted butter gently to add richness and help prevent sticking during cooking.
- Add Apples: Carefully fold the diced apple pieces into the batter until they are evenly distributed for bursts of sweetness.
- Heat Skillet: Warm a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it to prepare for cooking the pancakes.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Keep Warm: Remove cooked pancakes from the skillet and keep them warm while you cook the remaining batter.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes warm topped with maple syrup or your favorite toppings for a comforting breakfast.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter; leaving some lumps helps keep pancakes light and fluffy.
- Use a non-stick skillet or a lightly greased pan to prevent sticking.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle cinnamon into the batter along with the apples.
- If the skillet gets too hot, lower the heat slightly to avoid burning pancakes before they cook through.
- Leftover pancakes can be refrigerated and reheated in a toaster or skillet.
