Apple Pancakes with Cinnamon Butter Recipe

Name: Apple Pancakes with Cinnamon Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 2 medium Granny Smith apples (scant 1 pound), peeled, halved, cored; 1 2/3 cups all purpose flour; 2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup whole milk; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, divided

Servings: persons

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 medium Granny Smith apples (scant 1 pound), peeled, halved, cored
1 2/3 cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, divided

1
Using electric mixer, beat all ingredients in small bowl until blended.
2
Combine lemon juice and peel in bowl.
3
Coarsely grate apples into bowl, tossing to coat with juice.
4
Whisk flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in large bowl.
5
Make well in center of dry ingredients.
6
Whisk in milk, eggs, and 1/4 cup melted butter until smooth.
7
Stir in apple mixture.
8
Cover and let batter stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
9
Preheat oven to 250F.
10
Place baking sheet in oven.
11
Heat heavy large nonstick griddle or skillet over medium-high heat 1 minute.
12
Brush griddle with some of remaining 1/4 cup melted butter.
13
For each pancake, drop 1 heaping tablespoon batter onto griddle, spacing pancakes apart.
14
Cook until golden on bottom and bubbles start to form on surface, about 3 minutes.
15
Turn pancakes over.
16
Cook until golden on bottom, about 2 minutes longer.
17
Transfer pancakes to baking sheet in oven to keep warm.
18
Repeat with remaining batter, brushing griddle with butter before each batch of pancakes.
19
Arrange pancakes on plates.
20
Top each with dollop of cinnamon butter and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel, and more.

Yes, Apple Pancakes with Cinnamon Butter falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Apple Pancakes with Cinnamon Butter

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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