Juicy Apple Pancakes

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and lemon juice (if using).
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. The batter should be lumpy; don’t overmix!

3. Cook the Pancakes:

• Heat a griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease it with butter or cooking spray.
• For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot skillet.
• Once the pancake begins to bubble on the surface (about 2-3 minutes), flip it over and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown on both sides. Repeat with the remaining batter.

4. Assemble the Pancakes:

• Stack the pancakes on plates and top with the warm, juicy apple mixture. Spoon the apples generously over the pancakes, allowing some of the syrupy sauce to drip down.

5. Serve:

• Drizzle with maple syrup or honey for extra sweetness. Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle with chopped nuts, if desired.

Tips:

• Apple Varieties: Tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best for this recipe as they hold their shape well during cooking and contrast nicely with the sweetness of the pancakes.
• Extra Spice: For more spice, feel free to add a pinch of nutmeg or ground ginger to the apple filling.
• Add-ins: You can mix some of the cooked apple filling into the pancake batter for even more apple flavor throughout each bite.

Enjoy:

These Juicy Apple Pancakes are tender, sweet, and packed with warm, cinnamon-spiced apples. The perfect treat for a cozy weekend morning or a special brunch gathering!