Apple Butter Pancakes

I absolutely agree that pancakes are a crowd-pleaser, and adding a delicious twist like apple butter and creamy apple topping is sure to make them even more irresistible. If you're looking for a new twist on pancakes, you should definitely try this recipe. The combination of apple butter and pie flavors is simply mouth-watering. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!

Apple Topping

(Serves 4 people)

Produce

1 gala apple

Baking & Spices

1 tbsp cornstarch

3 tbsp brown sugar

2 tbsp white sugar

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice.

Dairy

3 tbsp unsalted butter

Condiments

¼ cup maple syrup (more if desired)

Liquids

¼ cup water

Apple Topping Directions

1. Peel the apples, remove the core, and cut into bite-sized pieces.

2. In a heated skillet, cook the apples in melted butter. Add in brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and white sugar. Cook until the apples are tender.

3. In a small bowl, mix water with cornstarch. Add the mixture to the apples with maple syrup. Stir and let thicken. If the mixture is too thick add more water and maple syrup. Set aside until ready to serve.

Apple Butter Pancakes

(Serves 4 people)

Proteins

1 large egg

Baking & Spices

1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour

1 tbsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

½ cup powdered sugar

Dairy

2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

1 ¼ cup milk

Apple Butter Pancakes Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix the milk, egg, sugar, vanilla extract, and apple butter until fully incorporated. Then mix in the melted butter.

2. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the bowl, then mix a final time.

3. Spray a large heated skillet with cooking spray and cook about ¼ cup of the pancake batter for each pancake. Flip the pancake once bubbles start to appear. Cook for a little longer and remove the heat.

4. Top the pancakes with the apple topping and serve warm.

Now you have something cooked from the SOUL. Serve it to the CULTURE!

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