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Fluffy Cinnamon Apple Buttermilk Pancakes (Cozy Fall Breakfast)

Fluffy Cinnamon Apple Buttermilk Pancakes

Extra-fluffy buttermilk pancakes crowned with warm skillet-caramelized cinnamon apples and melting maple butter. A cozy, restaurant-quality weekend breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings (approx 8 pancakes)
Calories: 440
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Fluffy Buttermilk Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 3/4 cups cold cultured buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Caramelized Cinnamon Apple Topping
  • 2 large Honeycrisp apples (peeled and thinly sliced)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg and sea salt
  • 1/3 cup pure warm maple syrup and toasted chopped pecans for serving

Method
 

Sauté Caramelized Apples
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced Honeycrisp apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  2. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender, fragrant, and coated in a glossy caramel glaze. Remove from heat and keep warm.
Whisk Batter & Griddle Pancakes
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. In a separate pitcher, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined (leave small lumps; do not overmix!).
  3. Heat a lightly buttered cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Pour 1/3 cup of batter per pancake.
  4. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and pop. Flip gently and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Stack pancakes high, spoon warm caramelized apples generously over the top, drizzle with maple syrup, sprinkle toasted pecans, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 4gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 550IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2.8mg

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