Apple Fritter Pancakes with Glaze (Printable)
Fluffy apple-studded pancakes with warm spices and sweet glaze
# What You Need:
→ Pancake Batter
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
03 - 2 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
08 - 1 cup whole milk
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
11 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Apples
12 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
13 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
14 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar
15 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
→ Glaze
16 - 1 cup powdered sugar
17 - 2-3 tbsp milk
18 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
→ For Cooking
19 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter or neutral oil
# How To Cook:
01 - Toss diced apples with lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside to macerate while preparing the batter.
02 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix—a few small lumps are acceptable for fluffy pancakes.
05 - Gently fold the prepared apples into the batter, being careful not to overmix.
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 the hot skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until golden brown, approximately 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl until smooth and pourable. Adjust consistency with additional milk if necessary.
09 - Drizzle warm pancakes generously with glaze immediately before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The tender apple chunks stay suspended in fluffy batter, creating little pockets of warm fruit in every bite
- That simple vanilla glaze transforms ordinary pancakes into something that feels like a special occasion breakfast
02 -
- The batter will seem thick with all those apple pieces but this is exactly right
- Letting the pancakes finish on a wire rack keeps them from getting soggy while you cook the rest
03 -
- Grate a little fresh nutmeg over the finished pancakes for an extra aroma boost
- Room temperature ingredients incorporate more easily into the batter