Cinnamon Apple Pancakes with Vanilla Maple Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

Fluffy pancakes infused with cinnamon and diced apples, served stacked high with a smooth vanilla maple glaze. This American-inspired breakfast recipe, ready in about 25 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 320 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 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 large egg
• 3 tbsp, melted, plus extra for cooking unsalted butter
• 1 medium, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces apple
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp granulated sugar until combined.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 1 large egg with 1 1/4 cups milk and 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; fold in 1 diced medium apple.
3. Step 3: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and brush with melted butter. 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, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes until golden.
4. Step 4: To make the vanilla maple glaze, whisk together 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup powdered sugar until smooth.
5. Step 5: Stack the pancakes on plates, pour the vanilla maple glaze generously over the top, and serve warm for a comforting breakfast treat.