Apple Cider Pancakes are an easy way to bring the flavor of fall to the breakfast table. Made from scratch with real apple cider, they’re tender, warmly flavored, and delicious served with butter and pure maple syrup.
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- The ingredient list for making apple cider pancakes:
- Can apple juice be used in place of apple cider in this recipe?
- How to store pure apple cider?
- Why these scratch pancakes are better than box mix:
- How to upgrade box-mix pancakes:
- Key Recipe Takeaways:
- When to serve cider pancakes?
- Additional pancake recipes for you to try:
- Printable Recipe Card
- Please comment if you've made this recipe.
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The ingredient list for making apple cider pancakes:
*Please note that the exact measurements along with a "shop the recipe" feature from Instacart and Walmart is available inside the printable recipe card.
- all-purpose flour
- granulated sugar
- ground cinnamon
- ground nutmeg
- baking soda
- baking powder
- salt
- milk
- pure vanilla extract
- 100% pure apple cider
- egg
- butter, salted
- pure maple syrup
Can apple juice be used in place of apple cider in this recipe?
Apple juice can be used, but its flavor is generally sweeter, lighter, and less complex than apple cider.
Because cider is less filtered and has a more concentrated fresh-apple flavor, it gives the pancakes their distinctive fall taste.
How to store pure apple cider?
Unpasteurized and Unfiltered Raw Apple Cider:
Raw apple cider is unpasteurized and unfiltered, making it cloudy in nature and highly perishable.
Unfiltered raw apple cider must be kept refrigerated (between 33 degrees F - 38 degrees F) to keep it from fermenting. Unfiltered apple cider will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Flash-pasteurized or UV treated cider:
Keep it tightly sealed in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks, unopened, or for 7-10 days once opened.
Why these scratch pancakes are better than box mix:
If you're used to making pancakes from a box (trust me, I don't judge), put the box away this one time and make these Apple Cider Pancakes from scratch instead.
You'll notice the flavor difference after your first bite, and you'll also note that they hardly take any additional time or effort to make.
How to upgrade box-mix pancakes:
If, however, I can't talk you into skipping the box mix (been there, done that), you can easily elevate the box mix just by replacing the liquid called for on the box, with apple cider.
It's such an easy swap and will add amazing fall flavor to your standard box-mix pancakes. Try it!
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Key Recipe Takeaways:
- Apple Cider Pancakes are easy to make from scratch with real apple cider, yielding tender and delicious results.
- Using apple cider enhances the flavor compared to using apple juice, which is milder and contains preservatives.
- Store unpasteurized apple cider in the fridge for 2-3 days, while pasteurized cider lasts about 1-2 weeks.
- Making pancakes from scratch offers a flavor difference without much additional effort compared to box mixes.
- Upgrade box-mix pancakes by using apple cider instead of water for an easy flavor boost.
When to serve cider pancakes?
Thursdays are typically breakfast-for-dinner nights at our house, and it's something we all enjoy immensely.
I served these pancakes along with lots of crispy bacon - No wonder Thursday breakfast-for-dinner nights are so popular around here.
These warmly spiced pancakes are perfect for fall weekends, holiday brunches, Thanksgiving morning, or a cozy breakfast-for-dinner meal.
Additional pancake recipes for you to try:
Printable Recipe Card
Apple Cider Pancakes
Equipment
- stovetop griddle pan optional
- Large Skillet optional
- slotted spatula optional
- silicone spoonula optional
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- ⅔ cup milk
- ½ cup apple cider (or juice) more if you like thinner pancakes
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- pure maple syrup optional, for serving
- butter optional, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add the vanilla, egg, milk, and apple cider, whisking just until combined. Allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet or stovetop griddle over medium-high heat. Brush the hot skillet with some of the melted butter. Spoon ¼ cup of pancake batter (per pancake) onto the hot griddle, making sure to leave ample space between each pancake for flipping.
- When the pancakes look partially dry on top, and bubbles form around the edges, use a spatula to carefully flip each pancake. Cook on the second side until the pancakes are golden.
- Remove the pancakes to a platter and cover to keep warm. Continue the same process with the remaining pancake batter.
- Serve with butter and pure maple syrup, if desired.
Notes
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Maris says
these need to magically show up at my house!
Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez says
I am totally digging the idea of apple cider in pancakes PLUS maple syrup. The only thing that would make it better is some bacon on the side... 😉
Carrie R says
These look perfect for fall weekend! 🙂 And I have some apple cider I need to use up very soon...
Lana@NeverEnoughThyme says
What a fantastic idea - using apple cider in the pancake batter! These pancakes are destined for our supper table this week 🙂
Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says
I can almost smell them too! The perfect fall-flavored breakfast!
Kimberly Killebrew says
These pancakes look and sound fabulous, I could equally enjoy them for either breakfast or dinner! 🙂
Melanie says
I can't think of a better way to start the weekend than with a stack of these!
The Food Hunter says
Sounds like a good recipe for breakfast tomorrow
Amy Stafford says
I want these in the morning with my coffee. Delicious!
Lauren Kelly says
Oh my goodness these look amazing! I bet the house also smells fantastic too while they are cooking 🙂
Katrina says
Yeah, these are going to have to be Friday night dinner here. Sounds so good. I'll be making some for the fam and some gluten free for me!