Spicy Apple Gingerbread Pancakes Recipe

Warm up your taste buds with these irresistible Spicy Apple Gingerbread Pancakes! Perfect for cozy fall and winter mornings (but delicious any time of year!), these pancakes combine the comforting flavors of gingerbread with a spicy apple topping. Imagine fluffy pancakes infused with warming spices, topped with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples and a drizzle of pure maple syrup. Inspired by the Inn on Randolph in Napa, CA, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Get ready for pancake perfection!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 529.6 kcal
Protein 23g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spicy Apple Gingerbread Pancakes

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How to Make Spicy Apple Gingerbread Pancakes

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and ¾ cup packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Stir in 1 cup buttermilk and 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter.
  3. In a large bowl, sift together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, and 1 teaspoon ground ginger.
  4. Gently stir the wet ingredients (from step 2) into the dry ingredients (from step 3) until just combined. The batter will be slightly lumpy.
  5. Add more buttermilk, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency.
  6. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
  7. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. **For the Spicy Apples:** In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and diced), 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and a pinch of ground cloves.
  9. Cook, stirring frequently, until apples are tender but not mushy (about 8-10 minutes).
  10. Serve pancakes immediately, topped with the spicy apples and a generous drizzle of maple syrup.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

132g

Fat

57g

Carbs

25g