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Apple Cinnamon Griddle Cakes with Fresh Granny Smith Apple and Warm Cinnamon
These Apple Cinnamon Griddle Cakes are soft, tender homemade breakfast treats made with grated Granny Smith apple, cinnamon, vanilla, and butter
Additional Information
- Can this be frozen? Yes. Let the cooked Griddle Cakes cool completely, then place them in a freezer-safe container or bag with baking paper between the layers. Freeze for up to 2 months for the best texture.
- To serve, thaw in the refrigerator overnight or reheat from frozen in a toaster, frying pan, or microwave until warmed through.
- How long can it be stored and how? Store cooled griddle cakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a frying pan, toaster, or microwave before serving.
Substitute suggestions
- Granny Smith apple: Use another firm apple, such as Pink Lady, Honeycrisp, or Gala. The flavour will be a little sweeter.
- Milk: Regular milk can be replaced with oat milk or another unsweetened milk alternative.
- Vanilla essence: Vanilla extract works perfectly well in the same amount.
- Butter: Use a neutral cooking oil in the batter and for the frying pan if you need a dairy-free option.
- Self-Raising flour: If you only have plain flour, use 1 cup plain flour plus 1 1/2 tsp baking powder and a small pinch of salt.
Why You Will Love and Enjoy These Apple Cinnamon Griddle Cakes
- Fresh apple flavour: Grated Granny Smith apple adds a lovely sweet-tart bite and keeps the griddle cakes moist.
- Quick and simple: You only need a bowl, a frying pan, and everyday ingredients.
- Easy to customize: Make them small for a breakfast platter or larger for a filling treat.
- Perfect with syrup: Serve them warm with maple syrup, golden syrup, or whatever you have in the cupboard.
Apple Cinnamon Griddle Cakes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 depending on size 1x
- Category: Breakfast and Brunch
- Method: Easy baking
Description
These Apple Cinnamon Griddle Cakes are soft, lightly sweet, and packed with fresh grated Granny Smith apple and warm cinnamon. They’re quick to mix up for breakfast or a lazy weekend treat, and a drizzle of syrup on top makes them just right.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Self-Raising flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 to 1 cup milk, added gradually
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1 tbsp melted butter, plus extra for cooking
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and freshly grated
- Syrup of your choice, for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk 1 cup Self-Raising flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla essence, and 1 tsp cinnamon powder together.
- Gradually add 1/2 cup milk, mixing as you go, until you have a thick, smooth batter.
- Add a little more milk, up to the full 1 cup, only if needed. The batter should be thick enough to scoop or spoon into the frying pan without spreading too quickly.
- Stir in 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and freshly grated, and 1 tbsp melted butter. Give it a good mix, but don’t overwork the batter.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add a small amount of extra butter.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the pan, making them as big or small as you like. Medium-sized ones are easy to flip.
- Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Flip carefully and cook the other side until puffed, cooked through, and lightly browned.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, adding a little more butter to the pan as needed.
- Serve the Griddle Cakes warm with your favourite syrup.
Notes
Prepared, tried, and tested by Irene
Fresh grated apple tucked into a soft cinnamon batter is a breakfast combination worth trying.
Apple Cinnamon Griddle Cakes offer a warm, homemade breakfast with soft texture, fresh Granny Smith apple, fragrant cinnamon, and a touch of vanilla. They’re quick to mix, easy to cook in a frying pan, and delicious with butter and syrup, making them an irresistible choice when a satisfying breakfast is calling.
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