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Delicious stack of apple fritter pancakes topped with syrup and apples

Apple Fritter Pancakes

Apple Fritter Pancakes are fluffy pancakes filled with tender apples and a hint of cinnamon, topped with a sweet glaze, making for a delightful breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pancake Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup diced apples (preferably Granny Smith)
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional) Use your choice of nuts.
Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • a pinch vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk the egg, then add milk and vanilla extract.
  3. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed, then gently fold in the diced apples and nuts.
Cooking
  1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Pour batter onto the skillet, forming pancakes, and cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden brown.
Glaze Preparation
  1. For the glaze, mix the powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the finished pancakes before serving.

Notes

Choose Granny Smith apples for tartness, avoid overmixing the batter, and cook over medium heat to ensure even cooking. Consider adding nuts or dried fruits for extra flavor.