Applesauce Pancakes with Caramel Syrup: 1 Indulgent Fall Breakfast
Enjoy fluffy pancakes with the warm, comforting flavors of fall, made special with a sweet caramel syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 pancakes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddle
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- For the Caramel Syrup:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, applesauce, egg, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- For the syrup, combine brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Set aside.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the hot griddle.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the pancakes warm, drizzled with the caramel syrup.
Notes
- For extra fluffy pancakes, be sure not to overmix the batter.
- You can add a pinch of cloves to the pancake batter for a deeper fall flavor.
- The caramel syrup can be made ahead of time and gently reheated.
- Feel free to add chopped pecans or walnuts to the pancake batter for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake with syrup
- Calories: Approx. 350-400
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