Spiced Apple Pancakes
These Spiced Apple Pancakes are everything you love about fall wrapped into a stack of fluffy pancakes. Tender apples, cozy spices, and a lightly sweet batter come together to create a breakfast that tastes like apple pie in pancake form.
Perfect for chilly mornings, holiday brunches, or whenever you’re craving something warm and comforting, this recipe is simple to make and impossible to resist.
Why You’ll Love These Pancakes
✔ Soft, fluffy texture
✔ Loaded with real apples
✔ Warm cinnamon-spice flavor
✔ Family-friendly
✔ Freezer-friendly
Best Apples for Pancakes
Choose apples that hold their shape when cooked:
Avoid overly soft apples, which can turn mushy.
Spiced Apple Pancakes Recipe
Ingredients
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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¼ teaspoon ground allspice (or cloves)
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1 cup milk
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons melted butter or oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1½ cups finely diced apple (peeled)
Instructions
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
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In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
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Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined.
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Fold in diced apples.
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Let batter rest for 5 minutes.
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Heat a lightly greased skillet or griddle over medium heat.
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Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake onto the hot surface.
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Cook until bubbles appear and edges set (about 2 minutes).
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Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
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Serve warm.
Tips for Perfect Spiced Apple Pancakes
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Dice apples small for even cooking
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Do not overmix the batter
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Use medium heat to prevent burning
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Let batter rest for maximum fluffiness
Optional Apple Cinnamon Topping (Highly Recommended)
Ingredients
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1 apple, thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
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Cook 4–5 minutes until soft and caramelized.
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Spoon over pancakes.
Flavor Variations
Spiced Apple Walnut Pancakes
Fold in ¼ cup chopped walnuts for crunch.
Apple Pie Pancakes
Add ½ teaspoon extra cinnamon and a pinch of cloves.
Healthier Version
Use half whole wheat flour and reduce sugar to 1 tablespoon.
Vegan Spiced Apple Pancakes
Use plant milk, oil instead of butter, and replace egg with 1 tablespoon ground flax + 2½ tablespoons water.
Serving Suggestions
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Maple syrup
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Apple cinnamon topping
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Powdered sugar
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Whipped cream
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Greek yogurt drizzle
Make-Ahead & Freezing Tips
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Freeze cooked pancakes up to 2 months
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Reheat in toaster or skillet
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Store batter up to 24 hours in the fridge
Nutrition (Per Pancake – Approximate)
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Calories: 170
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Carbohydrates: 26g
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Protein: 4g
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Fat: 6g
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Fiber: 2g
Final Thoughts
These Spiced Apple Pancakes bring the cozy flavors of baked apples and warm spices straight to your breakfast table. Whether for a weekend brunch or a seasonal treat, they’re guaranteed to become a family favorite.
OTHER RECIPES
Pancake Recipe Ingredients:
* 2 cups biscuit mix (Bisquick or similar)
* 1 scant teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1 egg
* 1 1/3 cups milk
* 3/4 cup grated apples, about 2 medium apples
* Cider Syrup:
* 1 cup sugar
* 2 tablespoons cornstarch
* 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
* 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
* 2 cups apple cider
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* 3 tablespoons butter
Pancake Recipe Instructions:
First of all combine biscuit mix, cinnamon, egg and milk; beat until smooth.
And then stir in grated apples.
Next is to grease large skillet or griddle and heat over medium heat.
Pour batter, about 1/4 cup for each pancake, onto hot griddle.
And then bake until bubbles appear around the edges, turn and bake other side until golden brown. Serve with warm cider syrup.
Makes about 18 pancakes.
Sauce: In saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir in apple cider and lemon juice.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and begins to boil.
Continue to boil, stirring, for 1 minute.