Cinnamon Apple Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup apple, peeled and diced small
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for the griddle
• 1/2 cup maple syrup, for serving

Method

1. 1

   Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a 9-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the diced apple, brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are softened and lightly caramelized, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

   5:00 · Cook apples
2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.

4. 4

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined; a few small lumps are fine. Fold in the cooked cinnamon apples, being careful not to overmix.

5. 5

   Let the batter rest for 5 minutes while you heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat.

   5:00 · Rest batter
6. 6

   Melt a small amount of butter on the griddle. Pour 1/4-cup portions of batter onto the griddle, spacing them apart, and cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, 2 to 3 minutes.

   2:00 · Cook first side
7. 7

   Flip the pancakes and cook until golden brown on the second side and cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes more.

   1:00 · Cook second side
8. 8

   Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the griddle as needed. Serve warm with maple syrup.