Upside-Down Apple Pancakes
Equipment
- 1 Medium mixing bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Large skillet (preferably non-stick)
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
Ingredients
For the Apple Topping:
- 2 medium apples (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
For the Pancake Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Apple Topping:
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until the sugar dissolves and forms a syrup.
- Add the sliced apples to the skillet, stirring to coat them evenly with the syrup. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the apples are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, then remove the skillet from the heat. Set the apple topping aside.
2. Make the Pancake Batter:
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes.
3. Cook the Pancakes:
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with a small amount of butter or oil.
- Pour about ¼ cup of the batter into the skillet, spreading it slightly into a circle.
- Quickly place a spoonful of the cooked apple mixture on top of the batter in the skillet.
- Cook the pancake for about 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges begin to set.
- Carefully flip the pancake using a spatula and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the pancake to a plate, apple side up. Repeat with the remaining batter and apple topping.
4. Serve:
- Stack the pancakes on a plate, apple side up, and serve warm.
- Optionally, drizzle with maple syrup or add a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
This recipe creates a delightful twist on traditional pancakes with the caramelized apples adding a delicious sweetness. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch!