Apple Cider Pancakes - sweet and fluffy pancakes made with apple cider and topped with cinnamon sugar apples! Perfect fall weekend breakfast!
Fall weekend breakfast is quickly becoming my favorite. The summer version is quick as in grab a fruit or a muffin and out the door because the weather is gorgeous. The fall breakfast makes me want to use seasonal flavors, like cinnamon and nutmeg and add season fruits, like apples. It's time to sit down and enjoy every bite.
I made these pancakes few weeks ago and didn't really plan on sharing about them but they look crazy delicious and just screamed fall to me. A quick photo shoot later, I gave my hubby his plate back so he could dive in.
My family loves pancakes and waffles on Sundays and everyone seems to have their favorite flavors and toppings figured out. I even have a blogger friends who wrote a whole book about pancakes (sweet, savory and healthy!) and it's one of the most used cookbooks in our house. My kids love to get inspiration from it. I adapted Karly's basic recipe and added shredded apple and apple cider, which I am currently obsessed with. I am waiting for the super cool evening to enjoy a tall mug of hot apple cider.
If you want to enjoy the seasonal flavors and have apples on hand, I highly recommend whipping up a batch of these fluffy pancakes. You won't regret it!
Apple cider pancakes
Ingredients
!for the pancakes:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup apple cider NOT apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 4 Tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded apples
!for topping:
- 2 to 3 apples I used gala, washed, peeled, cored and chopped into large chunks
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Heat a pancake pan or a large griddle over medium heat.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add shredded apples and stir to coat with flour mixture. Set aside.
- In another mixing bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: apple cider, buttermilk, eggs, oil and vanilla.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon, Do not overmix. Batter should be lumpy.
- Using a 1/4 cup scoops (or an ice cream scoop), pour batter on a hot griddle. Cook pancakes on the first side, until you see air bubbles appearing around the edge and toward the center. Flip and cook about 2 more minutes.
- Place pancakes on a large plate and cover with aluminum foil each time you add to the stack to keep them warm.
- Melt butter in a large skillet.
- Add apple chunks. Cook stirring often, until apples are soft but not mushy.
- Add brown sugar and cinnamon and cook until sugar melts into a syrup.
- Remove from the heat.
- Top pancakes with topping and serve.
Nutrition
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Elizabeth says
These were delicious. I didn’t bother with the apple topping, and while I’m sure it’s good, these pancakes really didn’t need a topping or syrup of any kind. The shredded apples in the batter kept them moist and flavorful.
Anna says
Thank you, Elizabeth! I am so glad the pancakes were a hit!
Marty Ryan says
Pancakes came out light and fluffy and the apple favor was throughout the pancake. The grated apples were a great idea. The apple topping/sauce truly makes the recipe. This breakfast received the coveted "yes, make again" honor in our house. Thanks for sharing!
Dorothy says
Could sparkling cider be substituted for apple cider? Thank you.
Dorothy
Walmau says
Excellent! Light and fluffy, I made with cake flour though
Chelsea says
This was perfect! My husband and son both devoured these pancakes and the topping and I’m a big home cooke who frequently makes home made pancakes. Amazing!
Anna says
Thank you so much, Chelsea!
Maria Pasceri says
I made the pancakes this morning. I used skim milk as that is what I had available.. thought the batter was a little thin but the pancakes were bursting with flavor. They were delicious! I served them with toasted walnut , dried apple bits and maple syrup . Thank you!
Emily says
Pro tip, add 1 Tbsp of apple cider vinegar and an additional 1 tsp of baking soda and let the batter sit for 5-10 minutes before using. The vinegar interacts with the soda and makes air bubbles, making the pancakes lighter and fluffier.
Heather says
Made these for pancake dinner tonight and my children inhaled them! Now I know what to make Christmas morning. Didn't have buttermilk so I just used whole milk. Also switched the flour to an all purpose gluten free flour and used olive oil since I don't have vegetable oil. Everyone thoughy they were super good.
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Heather! I LOVE it! It makes me so happy to know that other parents make my recipes and their kiddos love them! Yay! Thank you so much for mentioning your substitutions - so helpful for others! Thank you for trying the recipe and for coming back to leave the comment. Have a beautiful day! -Anna
Kristyn says
What a delicious fall breakfast idea!
Marie says
I just saw your comment on Eat Yourself Skinny and wanted to say a quick hello 🙂 Gosh, your blog is dangerous! Everything looks delicious!! I love apple cider and apples in general, and these pancakes are definitely calling my name!
Andi says
I can't take my eyes off these pancakes! They're just perfect for a fall breakfast! 😀
Jenn says
Annaaaaaaaaaa pleeeeease come make me pancakes!!! Pretty please with apples on top!? <3 Love these pancakes like woah lady!
Kacey says
Love the idea of using apple cider in pancakes! I always used apple cider vinegar to make buttermilk, but apple cider would give a nice hint of apple flavour while providing sweetness.
Michelle says
These look so delicious! I love apple everything this time of year--can't wait to try these!
Gerry says
How many of these could I eat? Hmmm..
Medha says
So delicious! Definitely a breakfast I would get up early for 🙂
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thank you, Medha!
Kimberly says
Oh my goodness, that warm apple topping looks delish! Perfect recipe for the fall.
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
My favorite! Thanks, Kimberly!