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    Home » Breakfast » Cinnamon Apple Pancakes with Apple & Brown Sugar Topping

    Published: Sep 14, 2023 · Modified: Oct 17, 2024 by Nancy Blackstone · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Cinnamon Apple Pancakes with Apple & Brown Sugar Topping

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    Cinnamon apple pancakes are bursting with the fall flavors of brown sugar and cinnamon. Topped with sautéed cinnamon apples, this breakfast is all about fall. What a cozy way to kick off a chilly autumn morning!

    Two large cinnamon apple pancakes on a black plate with apple topping, and maple syrup running down the sides.

    There's something about lazy fall weekend mornings that makes me nostalgic for flannel pjs, a mug of hot coffee, and the aroma of cinnamon spiced apple hotcakes wafting through the air. It was a great way to start a Sunday morning, just before dad turned on the football game and mom curled up with a novel.

    This is a Fast and Easy Pancakes Recipe

    Before you skip to another recipe thinking these look like too much trouble, let me assure you they're super fast and easy to make. You can literally have this on the table in minutes. All you need is one bowl for the batter, a small bowl for the topping, and a skillet to cook in!

    Cinnamon Apple Pancakes Ingredients

    All the ingredients for cinnamon apple pancakes on a black background.

    Here's what you'll need to whip up your pancake batter:

    • All purpose flour
    • Brown sugar
    • Baking powder
    • Baking soda
    • Cinnamon
    • Kosher salt
    • Milk
    • Egg
    • Vanilla extract
    • Applesauce

    How to Make Apple Pancakes

    1. Start by mixing the 6 dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
    2. Next, add in the 4 wet ingredients: milk, egg, vanilla extract and applesauce. Stir by hand just until well blended.
    3. Melt butter over medium-high heat in a skillet. When skillet is hot, pour batter in, approximately ¼ cup per pancake. Cook 1-2 minutes until bubbles form on top, then flip and cook another minute. Remove pancakes to serving plate. Top with sautéed apple topping and syrup, if desired.

    Sautéed Apple Topping Ingredients

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    It only takes 4 ingredients to make a delicious sautéed cinnamon & brown sugar apple topping for your homemade cinnamon apple pancakes:

    • Apples
    • Brown sugar
    • Cinnamon
    • Butter

    How to Make Apple Pancake Topping

    1. Peel, core, and dice two apples (see hints below for a fast and easy method.) Place diced apples in a mixing bowl.
    2. Add brown sugar and cinnamon to the diced apples and mix well.
    3. Melt two tablespoons of butter over medium low heat. Add apple mixture to the skillet and cook on low for 10 minutes, or until apples are tender when a knife or fork are inserted. Serve immediately over pancakes.

    Helpful Hints for Making Pancakes

    • Try cooking pancakes in pancake rings. You can buy them in various sizes. You simply grease the inside, pour the batter in and cook for 1-2 minutes, then remove the ring and flip. You'll have perfectly round pancakes that haven't spread all over the pan!
    • For the topping, choose apples on the tart side to balance out the sweetness of the sugar (and syrup, if you use it.) I recommend Granny Smith, Pink Lady or Braeburn.
    • Gently mix the pancake batter with a spatula or large spoon just until blended and smooth. Do not use an electric mixer, and don't mix longer than necessary. Over mixing causes the gluten to release from the flour, which results in tough, chewy pancakes.
    • Peel, core, and dice the apples quickly using convenient kitchen tools. I begin by using a fruit and vegetable peeler, then use an apple corer/slicer, then dice the apple slices using a fruit and vegetable dicer. It takes about 2 minutes per apple from start to finish.

    We hope you enjoy this comforting taste of fall! If you're looking for some chilly-weather breakfast recipes, also check out our corned beef hash from scratch and Kentucky style biscuits and gravy!

    Have a comment or a vintage recipe you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Please rate, comment, or send me an email at [email protected]!

    Two large cinnamon apple pancakes on a black plate with apple topping and maple syrup running down the sides.

    Cinnamon Apple Pancakes

    Cinnamon apple pancakes are bursting with the fall flavors of brown sugar and cinnamon. Topped with sautéed cinnamon apples, this breakfast is all about fall. What a cozy way to kick off a chilly autumn morning!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6

    Ingredients
      

    Cinnamon Apple Pancakes Ingredients

    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1.5 cups milk
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅓ cup applesauce

    Sautéed Apple Topping Ingredients

    • 2 apples peeled, cored and diced.
    • 2 tablespooons butter
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

    Instructions
     

    Cinnamon Apple Pancakes

    • Mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.
    • Add remaining ingredients and stir by hand just until thoroughly blended. Be careful not to overmix.
    • Melt a tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium high heat. When skillet is hot, add approximately ¼ cup batter per pancake. Cook 1-2 minutes until bubbles form on top, then flip and cook an additional minute. Pancakes should be lightly browned on both sides. Serve and enjoy!

    Sautéed Apple Topping

    • Mix together apples, brown sugar and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl.
    • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add apple mixture and cook on medium-low 10 minutes, or until tender when poked with a knife or fork. Serve over pancakes.

    Notes

    Storage
    Pancakes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer in a large freezer bag or airtight container for up to 2 months. Bring to room temperature before storing.
    Reheating
    Reheat refrigerated pancakes in 350 degree oven for 5 minutes, or microwave for 20-30 seconds. 
    Reheat frozen pancakes in microwave for 30-60 seconds.
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