Apple Fritter Pancakes (Printable)
Tender apple pieces folded into fluffy cinnamon-spiced batter, cooked until golden and drizzled with sweet vanilla glaze.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pancake Batter
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - 1 cup whole milk
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Apples
12 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
13 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
14 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
15 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Glaze
16 - 1 cup powdered sugar
17 - 2–3 tablespoons milk
18 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For Cooking
19 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or neutral oil
# Directions:
01 - Toss diced apples with lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
02 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix—a few lumps are acceptable for tender pancakes.
05 - Gently fold prepared apples into the batter until evenly distributed.
06 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
07 - Drop 1/4 cup portions of batter onto hot skillet. Cook until bubbles form on surface and edges appear set, about 2–3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown, approximately 2 more minutes. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing pan as needed.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and pourable consistency is achieved.
09 - Drizzle warm pancakes generously with glaze before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The tender apple chunks stay suspended in fluffy batter, creating pockets of warm fruit in every bite
- That simple vanilla glaze transforms ordinary pancakes into something that feels like a special occasion
02 -
- Overmixing the batter will make these pancakes tough and rubbery, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
- Letting the batter rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking helps the flour absorb the liquid for fluffier results
03 -
- Pat the diced apples dry with a paper towel before adding them to prevent soggy spots in the pancakes
- Let the glazed pancakes set for about 2 minutes before serving so the glaze firms up slightly