Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

These apple cinnamon pancakes are seriously next level and the cooked apple topping really makes them extra special. Here’s everything that you’ll need:

• Apples: The sweet apple topping is what makes these pancakes stand out! There are lots of different apples to choose from, but I like to use a sweet or semi-sweet apple like Gala, Fuji, or Honeycrisp apples.
• All-Purpose Flour: Flour is the primary foundation for the pancakes. You can substitute up to half of the flour with whole wheat flour without it making the pancakes too dense.
• Baking Powder & Baking Soda: Both are leavening agents which help make the pancakes light and fluffy instead of dense and gummy.
• Sugar: Sugar adds the perfect amount of sweetness to the pancake batter and the apples. I chose granulated sugar for the pancakes and brown sugar to sweeten the apples, but you can certainly use whichever sugar you prefer.
• Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon adds a touch of sweetness and warmth to both the cooked apples and the pancake batter.
• Salt: A little bit of salt helps balance the flavor of the pancakes.
• Buttermilk: Buttermilk combines with the flour to add moisture and create the batter. I chose buttermilk for extra fluffy pancakes, but you can certainly use regular milk instead. I’ve also provided some buttermilk alternatives down below.
• Egg: The egg helps hold the pancakes together, it gives them a nice springy texture, and also helps leaven the pancakes.
• Butter: Butter adds lots of flavor and richness to the pancakes and the apples.
• Vanilla Extract: A small amount of vanilla extract adds a wonderful flavor and depth to the pancakes.
• Maple Syrup: Of course you have to finish these with a drizzle of pure maple syrup on top!
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