Delicious pancakes filled with cinnamon-spiced apple and raisins. These Apple Pancakes are a great finger food for baby-led weaning, toddlers or for adding to a lunchbox.
This is a great recipe to make with your little ones. Double the batch and pop a stash in the freezer, to add to the lunchboxes or to have as a quick snack option.
How to Make Apple Pancakes
To make these pancakes you start by sauteeing chopped apple with cinnamon until soft. This is then added to pancake batter along with some raisins. The result is a delicious fluffy pancake with sweet apple pieces.
I have seen a lot of apple pancake recipes with raw grated apple added to the mixture. If you are short on time, or your child doesn't like "bits" then this is a great alternative.
Personally, I love the little chunks of apple along with the raisin and the texture contrast it provides.
Cooking Tips
To ensure fluffy, delicious pancakes follow these tips
- Mix the dry and wet ingredients separately. - Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet in another bowl. Pour the wet into the dry and..
- Just Barely Mix - You should still see some small and medium-sized lumps in the batter. If it is too smooth you risk your pancakes being dense. Add the apples and raisins and stir until just combined.
- Get the right heat - I find a medium heat is perfect for this pancake. This will vary depending on your stove. Make a small test pancake first to check the temperature. If the outside is scorched and the inside is still raw then turn down the heat.
- Wait for the bubbles - Flip the pancakes only once bubbles form on the top. The other side will cook quicker, cook until golden.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Apple pancakes are a great make-ahead food and they can be enjoyed cold or reheated easily. Allow the pancakes to cool to room temperature before storing.
- Refrigerating Apple Pancakes
- Once cool, store in an airtight container and refrigerate.
- Freezing Apple Pancakes
- Place the pancakes on a baking tray, so they are close together but not touching. Place in the freezer until frozen, around 30 mins. Then transfer to a freezable container.
You can re-heat apple pancakes, from frozen, in the
- Microwave (depending on oven, around 15sec for 1 pancake)
- Oven ( 175c / 350f), place on a tray, cover with foil and heat for 10 mins.
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Apple Pancakes
Ingredients
- 40g (¼ cup) Raisins
- 2 Apples, finely chopped (roughly 0.5cm cubed) I used Pink Lady
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 2 teaspoon Coconut Oil * can substitute with butter
- 60g (½ cup) Plain (all purpose) Flour * SEE NOTE 1
- 60g (½ cup) Wholemeal (wholewheat) Flour * SEE NOTE 1
- 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 180ml (¾ cup) Milk
- 1 Egg
Instructions
- Place the raisins in a small bowl and soak with boiling water. (SEE NOTE 2)
- Heat a nonstick skillet over a medium heat and add one teaspoon of the coconut oil (or butter). Add the chopped apple and cinnamon, reduce the heat, and saute until soft, around 3 mins. Remove from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the flours and baking powder. In a separate bowl mix together the egg and milk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir. Don't over mix, a few small and medium lumps are fine.
- Drain the raisins and add to the pancake batter along with the sauteed apples. Stir until just combined.
- Heat a nonstick skillet on a medium heat (SEE NOTE 3) and brush with coconut oil/butter. Add tablespoons of the mixture into the pan, I did 4 at a time.
- When bubbles rise to the surface, flip and cook the other side until golden.
- Repeat until the mixture is finished.
Recipe Notes
- Depending on what your family is used to you can alter the ratio of the flours. If using all wholemeal you may find the pancakes a little heavy /dense. You may also find you may need to add a little more milk. Please refer to shot of batter above to see right consistency.
- This step is optional but I love how plump and moist the raisins become when soaked. They taste great in the pancakes.Â
-  The trick to making good pancakes is to get the temperature right. This will vary depending on the stove. Make a small test pancake first to check the temperature. If the outside is scorched and the inside is still raw then turn down the heat.Â
Bianka says
Great breakfast idea! My son loved it. I have though a question regarding the freezing process... do you bake it first and than put it in the freezer or not?
Amy says
Hi Bianka, Yes I cook first and then freeze. So happy your son loved these, thanks for the feedback 🙂
Kathryn says
I just asked a question about freezing. I went back and re-read the post and now I see it... :/ thanks anyways though!
Kathryn says
Have you/can you freeze these? Maybe with wax paper in between them?
Alex says
Thumbs up to your apple pancake. For a nut lover like me, I prefer to put some of it instead of raisins. Anyway, thanks for sharing your recipe.
Amy says
Thanks Alex, will have to try some nuts in them next time! Delicious.
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You're recipes have been a huge help, perfect for when you're exhausted and scratching your head not quite knowing what to do! Thank you!
Amy says
Hi Jo, Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Parenting is hard and I feel I question everything I do. I guess so many of us are the same. Keep doing what you are doing, I'm sure you are doing a great job.
Tracy says
Hi Amy, have you triedthis recipe with buckwheat flour?
Amy says
Hi Tracy, I haven't sorry.
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Amy says
Thank you so much, Becs. Parenting is hard but we just have to try our best, learn and adapt. Thanks for taking the time to leave a message, it really does mean so much.
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I haven’t tried this recipe yet but have tried many of your others. I love your blog but have never commented before.
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You are doing an amazing job, I don’t think anyone has it 100% perfect when it comes to feeding their children or any other aspect of parenting. I have yet to meet a perfect parent.
Remember, you are a great parent just by questioning what you do. It shows you care and want the best for your child.
Thanks for your honesty and keeping it real.
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Amy says
Thanks Brit, I'm delighted that you enjoy my site and thank you so much for spreading the word. I'm always told to go easy on myself, I think that is one of my biggest faults - over thinking and over worrying about everything!