Description
Soft, fluffy spiced pancakes paired with a rich caramel apple compote, creating a cozy and indulgent breakfast that feels perfect for slow mornings or special brunches.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter or oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Start with the caramel apple compote. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for 8–10 minutes until apples are soft.
- Stir in the cream and vanilla and simmer 2–3 minutes until thick and caramel-like. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Heat a lightly greased skillet over medium heat.
- Pour batter onto the skillet and cook until bubbles form on the surface.
- Flip and cook until golden and fluffy.
- Serve pancakes warm topped with caramel apple compote.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy.
- Firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best.
- Compote can be made ahead and reheated gently.
- Pancakes freeze well for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
