Boxty Pancakes with Apple Cider Syrup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

Irish potato pancakes with a sweet-tart apple cider reduction, served with a warm drizzle of caramelized apple syrup. This Irish-inspired breakfast recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers potatoes, all-purpose flour, baking soda 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 300 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

• 3 medium, peeled and mashed potatoes
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon, melted butter
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 medium mashed peeled potatoes, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir in 1/2 cup buttermilk and 1 tablespoon melted butter until a soft dough forms.
2. Step 2: Divide the dough into 8 portions and shape each into a ball. Flatten into 1/2-inch thick pancakes.
3. Step 3: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter and cook pancakes for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
4. Step 4: While pancakes cook, combine 1/2 cup apple cider, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg in a small saucepan. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until reduced to a syrupy consistency.
5. Step 5: Serve pancakes warm with a generous drizzle of apple cider syrup.