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Spiced Apple Pancakes with Cider Syrup

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Spiced Apple Pancakes with Cider Syrup are fluffy pancakes filled with tender apples and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a rich homemade apple cider syrup. This spiced apple pancake recipe is perfect for cozy fall breakfasts, weekend brunch, or a comforting seasonal treat.

Ingredients

For the Pancakes

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 cup milk

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

  • 1 medium apple, peeled and finely diced

For the Cider Syrup

  • 1 cup apple cider

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

  • In another bowl, mix the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until well combined.

  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

  • Fold the finely diced apples into the batter.

  • Heat a lightly greased nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.

  • Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.

  • Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface. Flip and cook another 2 minutes until golden brown.

  • Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate while preparing the syrup.

  • In a small saucepan, combine apple cider and brown sugar over medium heat.

  • Simmer for 8–10 minutes until slightly thickened.

  • Stir in the butter, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  • Serve the warm pancakes topped generously with the apple cider syrup.

Notes

  • Avoid overmixing the pancake batter to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.

  • Firm apples like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith work best.

  • If the cider syrup becomes too thick, add a small splash of apple cider or water.

  • Keep pancakes warm in an oven set to 200°F (95°C) while cooking the remaining batches.

  • The cider syrup can be made ahead and reheated before serving.

Find it online: https://cookibly.com/spiced-apple-pancakes-with-cider-syrup/