Apple Cinnamon Pancakes With Caramel Topping Recipe
These fluffy apple cinnamon pancakes topped with a rich caramel sauce are a delightful breakfast treat. Perfect for cozy mornings, they bring the warmth of cinnamon and sweet apples to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar added)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
- Additional butter for cooking pancakes
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for caramel)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for caramel)
- Pinch of salt (for caramel)
Instructions
- Begin by mixing all the dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk them well until evenly combined (about 5 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients: buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk everything well until the mixture is homogeneous (about 3 minutes).
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the pancakes fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Fold in the diced apples gently into the batter (about 1 minute).
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add some butter until it foams. Use a ladle to pour the batter into the skillet (about ¼ cup per pancake). Cook the pancakes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set (about 3-4 minutes).
- Carefully flip the pancakes and cook the other side until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes). Repeat until all the batter is used.
- For the caramel: In a small saucepan, melt the sugar over medium heat until it turns golden brown. Do not stir, just swirl the pan occasionally (about 5-7 minutes).
- Once the sugar is melted, add the butter, cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir quickly until everything is well combined (about 2 minutes).
- Serve the pancakes warm drizzled with the caramel sauce. Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Avoid overmixing the pancake batter to prevent tough pancakes. Use a non-stick skillet or cast iron pan for even heat distribution. For a richer flavor, use fresh, high-quality apples and spices. Be cautious not to burn the sugar while making the caramel.