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Apple Pie Pancakes with Vanilla Maple Syrup

Fluffy apple cinnamon pancakes topped with warm vanilla maple syrup—a cozy, sweet breakfast perfect for fall mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pancake Batter
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted plus more for greasing
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 medium apple, peeled and diced Honeycrisp or Gala
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice to prevent browning
Vanilla Maple Syrup
  • 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Nonstick skillet or griddle
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  2. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until combined.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; fold in diced apples coated with lemon juice.
  4. Heat a skillet with butter and pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake; cook until golden on both sides.
  5. In a saucepan, warm maple syrup, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Serve over pancakes.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before serving.