Apple pancakes

Tips: Get the best apple pancakes

Discover tips to perfect the charm and flavour of your apple pancakes.

Let the batter sit

Mix your apple pancake batter just enough to combine the ingredients, leaving a few small lumps. This stops the gluten from becoming too firm and keeps your pancakes fluffy. After mixing, let the batter sit for a short while, allowing the baking powder to create air pockets that will expand as you cook the pancakes.

Find the right heat for the pan

When cooking the pancakes, make sure your pan is at the right temperature. If the pan is too hot, the pancakes will burn on the outside. If it is too cool, the batter will not cook properly. Aim for a medium heat and let the pan warm up before you start. This way, your pancakes will cook evenly and turn a beautiful golden colour.

Enjoy our recipe for fluffy apple pancakes

Imagine the sweet smell of a plate of stacked fluffy apple pancakes on a Sunday morning. These pancakes feature a light and tender batter with fruity apple slices, creating a perfect balance with a sweet touch. Our recipe ensures that the batter puffs up around the apple slices, offering a wonderful contrast between the airy pancakes and the slightly crisp fruit. Whether you cook them early in the day or as a late evening dessert, enjoy watching these fluffy treats come to life. Serve them topped with sweet maple syrup and a refreshing dollop of quark for the ultimate breakfast delight.

For more indulgent treats, try our delicious apple crumble, tasty lemon drizzle cake, a beautiful rhubarb cake, or a colourful rainbow cake.

With sweet apple slices

The addition of apple slices introduces a wonderful sweetness, which gives the pancakes a delightful fruity twist. As the pancake cooks, the apples soften and caramelise slightly to develop a beautiful golden-brown hue. The caramelisation triggers the inherent sweetness found in apples while still maintaining their subtle tart notes.

Topped with creamy quark and sweet maple syrup

Serve the apple pancakes with creamy quark and sweet maple syrup. Quark has a smooth, velvety texture and a mild tangy flavour, which serves wonderfully as a counterpoint to the sweet pancakes. The combination of fluffy pancakes, crisp apples, and creamy quark creates a delightful interplay of textures. Finish with a drizzle of maple syrup, because pancakes truly are not complete without that sweet touch.

Serve as a treat, dessert, or part of a brunch platter

Apple pancakes are incredibly versatile and can be served any time of day. Wake up to a beautiful breakfast or brunch platter and relish in the sweet flavours and wonderful texture first thing in the morning. As a dessert, they offer a comforting end to both light and heavy dinners. Additionally, pancakes with apples serve as an indulgent afternoon snack.

Add your own touch to the recipe

Mix a dash of ground cinnamon or nutmeg into the batter to complement the apples’ sharpness. Grating fresh apples into the mix can also intensify the flavours. Keep an eye on the batter’s thickness; it should pour smoothly but still maintain shape when it hits the hot pan.

Apple pancakes also pair nicely with a range of toppings. Sprinkle powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness. Honey is a good natural sweetener. For crunch, try chopped nuts on top, while a drizzle of cinnamon buttermilk syrup adds a comforting touch. These toppings let you customise your pancakes to your liking.