Caramel Apple Pancakes
Caramel Apple Pancakes are a nostalgic breakfast delight that combines fluffy pancakes with warm, spiced apples and rich caramel sauce. Perfect for cozy mornings or special occasions, this indulgent dish will transport you back to your childhood with every bite. Drizzle them with caramel for an irresistible start to your day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people (4 pancakes) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk (or milk alternative)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), diced
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth. Gradually mix into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and grease lightly. Pour about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake; cook until bubbles form (2-3 minutes), then flip and cook until golden brown (1-2 minutes).
- In a separate skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar; cook until tender (about 5 minutes). Drizzle with caramel sauce before removing from heat.
- Stack pancakes on plates and top generously with the apple mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake with topping (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 297mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 32mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider browning the butter before mixing it into the batter. Customize by adding nuts or using whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.