Apple Fritter Pancakes (Printable View)

Fluffy pancakes with diced apples, cinnamon, and a sweet vanilla glaze—perfect for weekend mornings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pancake Batter

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
03 - 2 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
08 - 1 cup whole milk
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
11 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Apples

12 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
13 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
14 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar
15 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

→ Glaze

16 - 1 cup powdered sugar
17 - 2-3 tbsp milk
18 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

→ For Cooking

19 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter or neutral oil

# How-To Steps:

01 - Toss diced apples with lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside to allow flavors to meld while preparing the batter.
02 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are acceptable for fluffy pancakes.
05 - Gently fold the prepared apples into the batter, being careful not to overmix.
06 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
07 - Drop 1/4 cup portions of batter onto the hot skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until golden brown, approximately 2 more minutes. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed between batches.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl until smooth and pourable, adjusting milk consistency as needed.
09 - Drizzle warm pancakes with glaze immediately before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste exactly like apple fritters but without the mess of hot oil or the waiting time
  • The diced apples stay tender and juicy while the edges get perfectly crisp
  • That vanilla glaze transforms an ordinary breakfast into something that feels like a weekend treat
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter makes tough, dense pancakes so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • Let the skillet heat up properly before adding batter so you get those nice golden edges
  • The glaze thickens as it sits so add more milk if needed before drizzling
03 -
  • Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking for fluffier results
  • Add chopped toasted nuts directly to the batter for extra texture and protein
  • Use an ice cream scoop for perfectly portioned pancakes every time

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