Applesauce Pancakes With Apple Cider Syrup

By Addie

These pancakes are perfect for fall, but that doesn't mean you can't make them any time of the year. These delicious applesauce pancakes are topped with a fabulous apple cider syrup. Make the syrup the day before to make it a quick and easy gourmet breakfast.

Ingredients

• Apple Cider Syrup:
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups apple cider
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 cinnamon sticks
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• Applesauce Pancakes:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/4 cup melted butter

Preparation

Step 1

Apple Cider Syrup:
In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. When butter stops foaming, add the apple cider, brown sugar, and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil, stirring. Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring frequently, until reduced by half to about 1 to 1 1/4 cups. This will take about 15 minutes. The syrup will thicken as it cools. Remove cinnamon sticks and serve with pancakes.
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Applesauce Pancakes:
In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine eggs, milk, applesauce, and butter; add to dry ingredients and mix well. Pour about 1/3 cup of batter onto a lightly greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top; cook until second side is golden brown. Keep warm while making the remaining pancakes.

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REVIEWS:

Simply wonderful! I made these pancakes just like the recipe called for, and they turned out great! I used cinnamon applesauce - mmm! They made about 8 large pancakes. I didn't make the syrup, but topped mine with a little of the cinnamon applesauce. I will certainly make these again!

The pancakes had a light taste and were soft to eat. I made an apple cider sauce reduction as a topping that included apples and cinnamon to enhance the apple flavor within the pancake. (I used unsweetened applesauce) The syrup didn't thicken as much as I expected however I refrigerated to have for the future. Good taste overall, will make again.

Guys...be careful!!! I was feeling benevolent one morning a couple of months ago, so I surprised my wife with this breakfast. I had to make them three times the first week and two to three times a week since. Careful...they're habit forming.