This Apple Cinnamon Pancake recipe is made in a skillet by layering apples along with cinnamon and spices with prepackaged pancake mix which is baked into a simple, delicious breakfast idea. Gluten-free.
I cannot wait for you and your family to enjoy this apple cinnamon pancake recipe. Take advantage of apples being in-season by creating this flavor filled apple breakfast recipe!
This recipe has minimal ingredients compared to other pancake recipes. It is quick and easy to make.
The key is using a complete pancake mix.
No need to measure out the ingredients if you don’t have time to make a homemade pancake mix. I am a fan of using a pancake mix. The ingredients are measured and ready to go so all you have to do is add additional flavors. It helps cut back on time spent in the kitchen, leaving more time to spend with your family.
How to Make
For this recipe, grab the equipment and ingredients then you are set to follow the instructions. You will have the pancake prepped, baked & served in just 20 minutes.
Equipment
- oven-safe skillet
- cutting board
- chefs knife
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples peeled and sliced
- 3 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice
- 1-cup whole grain complete pancake mix
- 1-cup water
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Layer the apples. To the oven-safe skillet add apples, butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Cook the apples. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until mixture is bubbly and apples are softened.
- Prepare the pancake mix. Stir together pancake mix and water, then pour over cooked apple mixture
- Bake then flip onto a serving platter. Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Use a spatula to loosen pancake from skillet. Place a serving platter over the top of the skillet, using potholders, flip the skillet over onto a platter.
FAQs:
Pick your favorite or check out this Apple Variety guide to find the apple that best suits your taste!
Serve with syrup, butter and/or more fresh fruit. Blueberries, sliced bananas, raspberries, blackberries are all great topping options.
More Breakfast Ideas:
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Apple Cinnamon Pancake recipe
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples peeled and sliced
- 3 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon ✅
- 1 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice ✅
- 1 cup gluten-free pancake mix, prepared per box instructions
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Layer the apples. To the oven-safe skillet add apples, butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.2 medium apples, 3 tablespoon maple syrup, 2 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice
- ⭐️Cook the apples. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and the apples are softened.
- Prepare the pancake mix. Stir together pancake mix and water, then pour over cooked apple mixture1 cup gluten-free pancake mix, prepared per box instructions, 1 cup water
- ⭐️Bake then flip onto a serving platter. Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Use a spatula to loosen the pancake from the skillet. Place a serving platter over the top of the skillet, using potholders, and flip the skillet over onto a platter. Serve with syrup, butter, or more fresh fruit.
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Ashlyn says
My husband loved this. I’m going to try it with peaches next.
Mary says
I have made this twice. The second time I added toasted pecans and it turned out great. Nice, easy recipe. Thanks!
Susan says
What size skillet do I use?
Jodi Danen, RDN says
Hi Susan, I used a 10-inch skillet for this recipe. I hope that helps!
Talya says
Quick, easy Sunday morning breakfast! I added a splash of bourbon and about a half tbsp of brown sugar to the apple mixture. I’ll definitely make this again! I may try it with packs and blueberries next!
Shourouq says
Can i used flour instead if pancake mix?
Jodi Danen, RDN says
I wouldn’t recommend just flour in place of pancake mix, but you could use a homemade pancake mix in place of store-bought.
Shourouq says
Thank you so much 😊
Angelina says
Hi, just a little clarification please. The ingredient list states 1 cup pancake mix, prepared per box instructions and then 1 cup of water. The instructions say to mix the pancake mix and the water. So does that mean mix the water with the prepared mix (which in my case calls for 2/3 cup of water) or should I just mix 1 cup dry mix with 1 cup of water? Thanks in adavance for clearing this up. I just didn’t want it to be too thick or too watery.
Jodi Danen, RDN says
Hi Angelina. You can go ahead and mix the 2/3 cup of water with the box mix then move forward with adding the additional water. It does get thinned a bit more to bake up well with the other ingredients. I’d love to hear how you like it!