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Fluffy Apple Fritter Pancakes with Cinnamon Glaze

A tall stack of fluffy apple fritter pancakes cut open, drizzled heavily with white icing glaze and syrup.
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Make decadent, fluffy pancakes that taste just like your favorite apple fritters. This recipe combines spiced apples within buttermilk pancakes and tops them with a simple cinnamon glaze for a perfect weekend breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for the griddle
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup peeled, finely diced apple (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for apples)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for apples)
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the apples: In a small bowl, toss the diced apple with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Set aside.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and white sugar.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix. A few lumps are fine.
  5. Fold in apples: Gently fold the spiced apple pieces into the batter.
  6. Cook pancakes: Heat a lightly buttered griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the hot surface. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Make the glaze: While pancakes cook, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon until smooth. Add more milk, a teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  8. Serve: Stack the warm apple fritter pancakes and drizzle generously with the cinnamon glaze.

Notes

  • For a crispier edge reminiscent of a true fritter, use slightly less batter per pancake (about 3 tablespoons) and cook them a little longer on medium-low heat.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, reduce the amount of milk used in the glaze mixture.
  • Use a firm apple variety that holds its shape well when cooked.

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