Apple Fritter Pancakes with Glaze (Printable)

Fluffy pancakes filled with spiced apple pieces and topped with sweet vanilla glaze for a cozy morning treat.

# What You Need:

→ Pancake Batter

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - 1 cup whole milk
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Apples

12 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
13 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
14 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
15 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Glaze

16 - 1 cup powdered sugar
17 - 2-3 tablespoons milk
18 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For Cooking

19 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or neutral oil

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, toss diced apples with lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside to let flavors meld while preparing the batter.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until thoroughly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently with a spatula or whisk until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are acceptable for fluffy pancakes.
05 - Gently fold the prepared seasoned apples into the batter, being careful not to overmix.
06 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil, adjusting heat as needed to maintain even cooking temperature.
07 - Drop 1/4 cup portions of batter onto the hot skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set, approximately 2-3 minutes. Flip carefully and cook the second side until golden brown, about 2 additional minutes. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing pan as needed between batches.
08 - While pancakes cook, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl until smooth and pourable. Add additional milk 1 teaspoon at a time if needed to reach desired consistency.
09 - Drizzle warm pancakes generously with glaze immediately before serving. For best results, serve hot and fresh from the griddle.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get all the cozy apple fritter flavors in fluffy pancake form
  • The warm glaze takes just two minutes to whisk together
  • They come together faster than a trip to the bakery
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter will make your pancakes tough, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • Letting the apple mixture sit while you prepare the batter draws out extra sweetness
  • The glaze thickens as it sits, so add milk immediately before serving if you make it ahead
03 -
  • Let your batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking for fluffier results
  • Keep finished pancakes warm in a 200°F oven while you cook the rest
  • Use an ice cream scoop for perfectly portioned pancakes every time

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