Applesauce Pancakes With Apple Cider Syrup

 Applesauce Pancakes With Apple Cider Syrup

INGREDIENTS

For the Pancakes

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons sugar

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional but recommended)

• 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 Tbsp vinegar, rest 5 minutes)

• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce

• 2 large eggs

• 3 tablespoons melted butter (or neutral oil)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Apple Cider Syrup

• 1 cup apple cider

• ½ cup brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons butter

• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

• Pinch of salt

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (slurry)

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INSTRUCTIONS

Make the Apple Cider Syrup

1. In a small saucepan, combine apple cider, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and salt.

2. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

3. Stir in the cornstarch slurry.

4. Reduce heat and simmer 3–5 minutes, stirring often, until the syrup thickens and becomes glossy.

5. Keep warm on the lowest heat or reheat gently before serving.

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Make the Pancakes

1. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

2. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl whisk buttermilk, applesauce, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.

3. Combine: Pour wet ingredients into the dry. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix. The batter should be thick and slightly lumpy.

4. Cook:

   • Heat a lightly oiled or buttered skillet/griddle over medium heat.

   • Drop ¼-cup scoops of batter onto the hot surface.

   • Cook until bubbles form on top and edges look set, 2–3 minutes.

   • Flip and cook 1–2 minutes more.

5. Keep warm in a 200°F/95°C oven if cooking in batches.

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SERVING

Stack warm pancakes, drizzle generously with apple cider syrup, and top with:

• Sliced apples

• A pat of butter

• Toasted pecans or walnuts

• A sprinkle of cinnamon

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TIPS & VARIATIONS

• Extra fluffy: Add 1 additional egg white, whipped to soft peaks, and fold in gently.

• Chunky apple version: Fold in ½ cup finely diced apples.

• Healthier option: Replace ½ the flour with whole wheat and increase applesauce to 1¼ cups.

• Festive twist: Add a splash of rum or maple extract to the syrup.

OTHER RECIPES

A nice pancake recipe to try !
Pancake Ingredients:

* ***Apple Cider Syrup***
* 1 tablespoon butter
* 2 cups apple cider
* 1 cup brown sugar
* 2 cinnamon sticks
* ***Applesauce Pancakes***
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
* 2 tablespoons baking powder
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 eggs
* 1 cup milk
* 1/2 cup applesauce
* 1/4 cup melted butter

Pancake Recipe INSTRUCTIONS

Apple Cider Syrup: In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. When butter stops foaming, add the apple cider, brown sugar, and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil, stirring.

Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring frequently, until reduced by half to about 1 to 1 1/4 cups. This will take about 15 minutes. The syrup will thicken as it cools. Remove cinnamon sticks and serve with pancakes.

Applesauce Pancakes: In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine eggs, milk, applesauce, and butter; add to dry ingredients and mix well. Pour about 1/3 cup of batter onto a lightly greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top; cook until second side is golden brown. Keep warm while making the remaining pancakes. The pancake recipe is ready to serve...enjoy it !
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