Warm Apple Cider Pancakes

Apple cider has sweetened autumn mornings across American farm country, and these pancakes fold that orchard flavor right into the batter. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar make each fluffy stack taste like warm mulled cider.

Serves 4 · 15 min prep · 20 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 410 cal
• 10g protein
• 58g carbs
• 16g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 medium Honeycrisp apple, grated
• 2 tbsp butter for the griddle
• 1/2 cup warm apple cider for serving
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.
2. 2In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the apple cider, milk, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth and lightly frothy.
3. 3Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; a few small lumps are fine and keep the pancakes tender.
4. 4Fold in the grated apple so it is distributed throughout the batter. Let the batter rest 5 minutes while the griddle heats.
5. 5Heat a large griddle or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly butter the surface; it should sizzle softly when ready.
6. 6Scoop batter per pancake onto the griddle, spacing them so they can spread. Cook until bubbles form across the surface and the edges look set and matte, 2 to 3 minutes.
7. 7Flip carefully and cook the second side until deep golden brown and cooked through, another 1 to 2 minutes. Adjust heat if they brown too fast.
8. 8Transfer finished pancakes to a warm platter and tent loosely with foil while you cook the remaining batter, buttering the griddle as needed.
9. 9Warm a small pitcher of apple cider and maple syrup together until steaming and fragrant.
10. 10Stack the pancakes high on a shared platter, drizzle with the warm cider-maple mixture, and shower with toasted pumpkin seeds.
11. 11Serve family-style so guests can pull stacks onto their plates. Offer extra warm cider on the side for dunking or pouring.