Apple Fritter Pancakes with Sweet Cinnamon Glaze
Fresh apple rings dipped in pancake batter, skillet-cooked until golden, and finished with a buttery cinnamon-sugar topping... need I say more?!
Ingredients
- 2 apples, cored and cut in rings ⅛-¼ inch thick
- 1 cup prepared pancake mix
Cinnamon-Sugar Glaze
- 2 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon sugar, or sugar substitute
- ¼-½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Liberally coat a skillet with non-stick oil spray and warm over medium-high heat.
- Using tongs, dip one apple slice at a time into the batter, generously coating all sides. Place into the hot skillet and cook each side for about 2 minutes, or until they’re nicely browned.
- Transfer apple fritters to plate and set aside. (NOTE: If your “apple middles” are still too firm for your liking, place them in the microwave for 30-60 seconds until they’re exactly what you’re looking for. I prefer them soft and melt-in-your-mouth, but Ian prefers them on the crisper side!).
- Brush the melted butter on apple fritters and sprinkle on the sugar & cinnamon.
Notes
• The trick is cutting the cored apples thin enough; cutting them ~⅛-¼ inch thick is optimal.
• Any apple will work, from Granny Smith and Gala, to Red Delicious and Fuji.
• You can make your own pancake batter or choose your favorite pre-made mix. I like to use a whole grain mix or one with protein for added nutrition.
• When it comes to the pancake batter, follow package instructions but keep liquid to a minimum— the thicker the batter, the better it will coat the apples. A thicker layer of batter will also render a fluffier pancake.
• When it comes to the glaze, I like to keep the cinnamon and sugar separate so everyone can sprinkle on their desired amounts of each, but if you want to mix them together, start with ¼ teaspoon cinnamon.
• You want a nice cakey exterior and soft apple to bite into; if your apple is a little hard, pop your fritter in the microwave for 30-60 seconds to soften.
• If you’re making a big batch, keep the finished fritters on a baking sheet on low heat in the oven to keep them warm as you make the rest. This way when you serve them, they will all be warm.
• You can skip the glaze and opt for a dollop of meaty nut butter or vanilla yogurt, or a drizzle of warm maple syrup.
Nutrition Information per serving
Serving Size: 1 fritter with cinnamon-sugar glazeCalories: 40Carbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gTotal Fat: 1.5g— Unsaturated Fat: 1g— Saturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 110mgFiber: 0gTotal Sugar: 3g— Natural Sugar: 2g— Added Sugar: 1g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.