Pancakes with apple and cinnamon are a delightful breakfast treat. Here’s a simple recipe to make them:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus extra for topping)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (or vegetable oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 apple (preferably a tart variety like Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and finely diced
- Butter or oil for cooking
For the Topping:
- Maple syrup
- Fresh apple slices (optional)
- A sprinkle of cinnamon
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together the milk, egg, melted butter (or oil), and vanilla extract.
- Combine: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough pancakes.
- Add Apples: Gently fold in the diced apples.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancakes and the edges start to look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden brown.
- Serve: Stack the pancakes and top with maple syrup, fresh apple slices, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
Tips:
- For extra flavor, sauté the diced apples in a bit of butter and cinnamon before folding them into the batter.
- To make them fluffier, let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking.
Enjoy your apple and cinnamon pancakes!