Skillet Apple Fritter Pancakes with Cinnamon Maple Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

Fluffy pancakes studded with tender cinnamon-spiced apple fritter chunks, topped with a sweet and sticky cinnamon maple glaze for a comforting breakfast treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder 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
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 cups whole milk
• 1 large egg
• 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter
• 1 cup diced small peeled apples
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly combined.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 1 large egg with 1 1/4 cups whole milk, then stir in 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter.
3. Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
4. Step 4: Fold in 1 cup peeled and diced apples evenly throughout the batter.
5. Step 5: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
6. Step 6: Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake into the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until bubbles form and edges are set, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
7. Step 7: Meanwhile, whisk together 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg in a small bowl until smooth.
8. Step 8: Stack cooked pancakes on a plate and drizzle generously with the cinnamon maple glaze before serving warm.