Beavers Bend Apple Cinnamon Pancakes with Maple Butter Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

Fluffy pancakes infused with fresh diced apples and warming cinnamon, topped with a homemade maple butter drizzle for a comforting breakfast. This American-inspired breakfast recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 cups whole milk
• 1 large egg
• 3 tbsp, melted plus 2 tbsp for maple butter unsalted butter
• 1 medium, peeled and finely diced apple
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp granulated sugar until evenly combined.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 1 large egg with 1 1/4 cups whole milk and 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined — do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
3. Step 3: Fold in 1 medium peeled and finely diced apple, distributing evenly through the batter.
4. Step 4: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter.
5. Step 5: For the maple butter drizzle, combine 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1/4 cup pure maple syrup in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until butter melts and mixture is warm and smooth.
6. Step 6: Serve pancakes stacked with the warm maple butter drizzle spooned generously over the top for a cozy, flavorful breakfast.