Description
Spiced Cranberry Apple Pancakes are a delightful way to start your day with a burst of fresh fruit flavors and warm spices. These fluffy pancakes combine tart cranberries, sweet diced apples, and aromatic cinnamon and nutmeg to create a comforting breakfast favorite that’s perfect for chilly mornings or festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (plus extra for cooking)
Fruits and Toppings
- 1/2 cup (about 75 g) fresh cranberries, chopped if large
- 1 medium apple (about 1 cup), peeled and diced
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the ingredients listed to ensure a smooth cooking process and have everything ready at hand.
- Prepare Fruits: Peel and dice the apple into small pieces and chop the fresh cranberries if they are large to evenly distribute the fruit in the pancakes.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Whisk them together to evenly blend the spices and leavening agent.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter until fully combined and smooth.
- Make the Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep pancakes fluffy. Fold in the diced apples and cranberries carefully.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat a skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly butter it. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the warm pancakes stacked with maple syrup drizzled on top for a delicious, comforting breakfast treat.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of ground cloves or ginger to the dry ingredients.
- Use fresh cranberries for the best tartness, but frozen cranberries can also work if thawed and drained.
- Adjust sugar amount based on preference for sweetness.
- Make sure the skillet is hot enough before cooking to get a nice golden crust without sticking.
- These pancakes can be kept warm in a low oven while cooking the rest of the batch.
- Leftover pancakes can be refrigerated and reheated in a toaster or microwave.
