Applesauce Pancakes with Cinnamon

Packed with cozy fall flavors and just the right touch of sweet applesauce, these light and fluffy cinnamon applesauce pancakes are a weekend favorite I keep coming back to every fall. I’ve made this recipe tons of times, and it’s a simple, delicious way to bring those warm, comforting autumn vibes straight to your breakfast table!

Adding applesauce to pancakes ups the nutrition of them for those kiddos, but it also makes these pancakes delicious and moist! Pour good quality maple syrup on them and you have a delicious Fall breakfast.

If you loved this applesauce pancakes recipe, you'll love these other pancake recipes! Nutella pancakes, pancakes with self rising flour, pumpkin pancakes with pancake mix, strawberry banana pancakes, and kefir pancakes are some of my family's favorite pancake recipes!

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• Ingredients for Pancakes with Applesauce
• How to Make Pancakes with Applesauce
• Serving Suggestions for Applesauce Pancakes
• Tips To Making the Perfect Pancakes
• Variations and Substitutions
• How to Store Pancakes with Applesauce
• Frequently Asked Questions
• More Apple Recipes
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Ingredients for Pancakes with Applesauce

You only need a few simple ingredients to make these applesauce pancakes!

• Flour. You can use all purpose flour or a mixture of all purpose flour and whole wheat flour.
• Baking powder and baking soda. This will give the pancakes a rise and make them light and fluffy.
• Cinnamon. To add some warmth to the pancake batter.
• Milk. Whole milk, 2% milk, or your favorite nondairy milk will work.
• Applesauce. One cup of your favorite variety.
• Egg. Just one, to keep the batter together.

What Type of Applesauce To Use

Homemade applesauce is my favorite type of applesauce, so it's the one I used. During the Fall, we go apple picking a lot, so I always have fresh apples in the house. Applesauce tastes so much better from home, so I usually have a container or it in my refrigerator.

If you are using a store-bought version, unsweetened applesauce is best in this recipe. You can use sweetened applesauce, it will just make the pancakes a little sweeter.

Equipment Needed for Applesauce Pancakes

• Mixing Bowls
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Liquid Measuring Cup
• Spatula
• Griddle Or Non-Stick Pan

How to Make Pancakes with Applesauce

In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set that aside.

In a large mixing bowl, add the milk, applesauce, and egg. Stir until all the ingredients are combined.

Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined, trying not to overmix. 

Heat a pan over medium heat. Do not heat the pan higher than medium high heat. Add a small pat of butter to the pan. Scoop the batter into the pan.

When the batter starts to bubble and the edges look dry, flip the pancake. Cook for 2 minutes on the other side. Do the same for the remaining batter. Take the pancakes out of the pan and serve with butter and maple syrup.

Serving Suggestions for Applesauce Pancakes

• Serve these applesauce pancakes with high quality maple syrup and butter.
• Top with whipped cream.
• Spread on apple butter or pear butter instead of regular butter.
• Make them silver dollar pancakes! Instead of a large ice cream scoop use 2 tablespoons of batter to make them smaller for the kids.

Tips To Making the Perfect Pancakes

• Do not push down on the pancakes when you flip them. Though it might be tempting to push down on the pancakes, that stops the pancakes from being as fluffy as they can be.
• The pancakes are ready to flip when the middle bubbles. Small bubbles will start to come through the batter. The edges of the pancakes will also start to dry out. When you see these two signs, it's time to flip the pancakes.
• Use an ice cream scoop or a measuring cup to measure the batter. This ensures the pancakes are all the same size will cook evenly.
• Do not cook the pancakes too high. Medium low heat is the best for cooking pancakes. Too high and the outside will be too cooked and the inside will be raw. Too low and the pancakes will take a long time to cook.

Variations and Substitutions

• Add some spice! Add extra spices like nutmeg, cloves, or allspice along with cinnamon for a deeper fall flavor. You can even use pumpkin spice if you’ve got one!
• Fold in some nuts! Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans for some crunch and nuttiness.
• Add some fruit! Add fresh or frozen blueberries to the batter for a fruity twist. You can also mash in a really ripe banana for some natural sweetness.
• Sprinkle in some oats! Mix in some rolled oats for extra texture and a heartier pancake.

How to Store Pancakes with Applesauce

• How to store the batter. Once the pancake batter is mixed together, cover the batter with plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. The batter will stay fresh in the refrigerator up to 24 hours.
• How to store leftover pancakes. Place the cooked pancakes in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator up to 4 days. To reheat them, place them in the toaster oven for 1 minute or until the pancakes are warm. You can also reheat the pancakes on the stovetop in a dry pan.
• To keep the pancakes warm, after they are cooked place them on a parchment lined baking tray or baking sheet and keep them warm in a 200 degree oven. This will keep them warm so you can serve them all at once.
• How to freeze the pancakes. Once the pancakes are cooked, allow them to cool completely. Wrap them in plastic wrap and place them in a Ziploc bag. Freeze the pancakes up to 4 months. To reheat the pumpkin pancakes, place them in the toaster oven for 2 minutes or reheat them in a dry pan over the stovetop.

Frequently Asked Questions

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