Description
These Spiced Apple Cranberry Pancakes are a delightful twist on classic pancakes, featuring warm cinnamon and nutmeg spices, fresh diced apples, and tart cranberries. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, they’re fluffy, flavorful, and served with sweet maple syrup.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
Fruit
- 1 cup diced apples (about 1 medium apple)
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries (about 50 grams)
For Cooking and Serving
- Butter or oil (for cooking)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit: Thoroughly wash and dice the apples and rinse the fresh cranberries to prepare them for the batter.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and granulated sugar. Stir to evenly distribute the spices and leavening.
- Beat wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg well, then add the milk and mix together until fully incorporated.
- Combine batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing. Fold in the diced apples and fresh cranberries carefully to distribute the fruit throughout the batter.
- Cook pancakes: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown, another 2 minutes.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes warm with a drizzle of maple syrup on top. Enjoy immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For sweeter pancakes, increase sugar to 3 tablespoons or add more maple syrup when serving.
- Fresh cranberries can be substituted with frozen; thaw and drain well before adding to batter.
- Use non-dairy milk like almond or oat milk to make the recipe dairy-free.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.
- The diced apples can be peeled or unpeeled based on preference.
