Description
Enjoy these easy apple-stuffed pancakes with a fluffy texture and warm cinnamon-spiced apple filling. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or indulgent brunch treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Pancakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- For the Apple Filling:
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Filling: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Stir occasionally and cook until apples are soft and caramelized. Set aside.
- Make the Pancake Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then add milk and vanilla extract. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed. Let the batter rest for a few minutes.
- Heat the Pan: Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Cook the Pancakes: Pour a small amount of batter onto the skillet. After a few seconds, add a spoonful of apple filling to the center, then cover with more batter. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Repeat: Continue with remaining batter and filling, greasing the pan as needed.
- Serve Warm: Stack pancakes and serve with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or extra apple filling on top.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Warm in a toaster, oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, or microwave for 20-30 seconds.
- Best Apples: Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji work best for the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple-stuffed pancakes, cinnamon apple pancakes, stuffed pancakes, brunch recipes, easy pancake recipe