Caramel Apple Pancakes

These fluffy caramel apple pancakes are made with fresh apples, applesauce, and cinnamon, then topped with rich caramel for the ultimate fall breakfast!

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Author: Heather Painchaud

Servings: 12

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup applesauce
¾ cup milk
1 egg
3 Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp ground cinnamon
Apple diced or sliced
Caramel sauce

Instructions

Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl and create a well in the center.
Add egg, milk, and applesauce to the dry ingredients and whisk until combined.
Preheat a large skillet on medium heat.
Spray the center with cooking spray.
Drop 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan using a spoon or ladle.
Cook for 2 minutes.
Flip once bubbles appear on the top and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
Repeat with remaining batter.
Serve with fresh apple slices and caramel sauce.

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Notes

If the pan begins to burn the cooking spray, wipe it with paper towel to cool it off and start again. It's easy for the pan to overheat after repeated use and start to burn the pancakes.
Make sure the stove is set to medium, as this helps prevent the pancakes from burning. If they start to cook too quickly, reduce to medium-low heat.
Pancake batter should always be thick, but not lumpy — avoid overmixing and allow the batter to rest for a few minutes so that the baking powder has time to activate.
Preheating the frying pan before dropping in the batter will create consistent, fluffy pancakes every time.
Prevent the pancakes from sticking to the skillet by using nonstick cooking spray between batches. Olive oil or melted butter may also be used.
Do not flip the pancakes until little air bubbles begin to form and pop. The outer edge should also begin to look more opaque.

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