Apple pancakes

This recipe is the love child of the traditional thin crêpe and the American thick pancake. The grated apple in the batter doesn't function as a filling, but becomes part of the material, making every bite juicy and fragrant. The pairing of cinnamon and apple is an eternal classic, transforming a simple breakfast or dinner into a celebration.

🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Non-stick frying pan
  • Coarse grater
  • Ladle

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Eggs

Instructions

1

Peel the apples and grate them on a coarse grater.

Tip: If the apple is very juicy, squeeze it out a little, otherwise the batter will be too runny.
2

Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.

Tip: Mixing the dry ingredients prevents clumping.
3

Add the eggs, milk, and mix until smooth. Finally, loosen with the soda water.

Tip: The batter should be thicker than traditional crêpe batter.
4

Fold the grated apple and a little oil into the batter.

Tip: The oil in the batter helps prevent sticking.
5

Heat the frying pan, brush thinly with oil. Using a ladle, place small mounds of batter and flatten them into discs.

Tip: Don't try to fill the whole pan with one big pancake, it will be hard to flip. Make smaller 'American' sized ones.
6

Fry over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.

Tip: Flip when bubbles appear on the top.
7

Serve sprinkled with cinnamon icing sugar.

Tip: Excellent with maple syrup too.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the pancake sticking?
The sugar (fructose) in the apple caramelises due to the heat, and this can stick. Use a good quality Teflon frying pan and a little more oil than for plain pancakes, frying over a medium heat.
The middle remained raw.
The batter was too thick or the heat too high. Fry more slowly so the apple softens inside without the outside burning.

Ingredients

  • 200 g Plain flour
  • 200 ml Milk
  • 100 ml Soda water (Sparkling water)
  • 2 pcs Eggs
  • 2 pcs Large apples (tart)
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 50 ml Oil (for batter and frying)