Apple Fritter Pancakes Recipe

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Apple Fritter Pancakes combine kitchen staples with fresh ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, buttermilk, eggs, butter, vanilla, fresh apples, and brown sugar. The signature maple glaze requires powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk.
Learn how to cook Apple Fritter Pancakes by first sautéing diced apples with cinnamon and brown sugar. Mix dry ingredients separately from wet ingredients, then gently combine and fold in the spiced apples. Cook spoonfuls of batter on a buttered griddle until bubbles form, flip, and finish cooking. Top with reserved apples and a simple maple glaze for that authentic fritter flavour.
Yes, you can prepare the spiced apple mixture a day ahead and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This can save time during breakfast preparation, though you may want to bring the apples to room temperature or briefly reheat before folding into the batter.
Firm, tart-sweet apples like Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Braeburn work best in pancakes as they hold their shape when cooked and offer balanced flavour. Granny Smith provides more tartness, while Gala or Fuji deliver extra sweetness. Avoid softer varieties like McIntosh that break down too easily.
Replace buttermilk with plant-based milk mixed with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar. Substitute butter with melted coconut oil or a neutral vegetable oil. For the glaze, use almond or oat milk and ensure your powdered sugar is dairy-free. The leavening agents will still create fluffy results.
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