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Apple Pancakes With Amaretto Pecan Syrup Recipe

Start your day with a heavenly breakfast! These fluffy apple pancakes, drizzled with a warm amaretto pecan syrup, are the perfect treat for a romantic breakfast in bed or a delightful weekend brunch. The unique syrup is also surprisingly delicious on waffles or even pork roast! Get the recipe now and impress your loved ones.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 1096 kcal
Protein 39g
Rating 4.9 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Pancakes With Amaretto Pecan Syrup

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • Not found in recipe
  • A pinch salt, 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup (57g) butter, 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups (175g) thinly sliced apples
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons amaretto
  • 1/2 cup (100g) pure maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 cups (175g) thinly sliced apples

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How to Make Apple Pancakes With Amaretto Pecan Syrup

  1. **Syrup:**
  2. Melt 1/4 cup (57g) butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add 1/2 cup (60g) chopped pecans; cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned (about 3-5 minutes). Remove pecans and set aside.
  4. Add 1/2 cup (100g) pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to the saucepan.
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons amaretto. Add 1 cup (100g) peeled and thinly sliced apples.
  6. Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove the lid and simmer for another 3 minutes, or until the apples are tender.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in the reserved pecans.
  9. Cover and keep warm while making the pancakes.
  10. **Pancakes:**
  11. In a large bowl, sift together 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  12. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, and 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  13. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  14. Toss 1/2 cup (75g) thinly sliced apples with 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom.
  15. Fold the spiced apples into the pancake batter.
  16. Cook pancakes on a lightly greased griddle or frying pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  17. Serve pancakes immediately, topped with warm amaretto pecan syrup.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

69 g

Sugar

399g

Fat

68g

Carbs

62g

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