Whipped Apple Butter Pancakes with Cinnamon Syrup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

Fluffy pancakes infused with apple butter and topped with a warm cinnamon-spiced syrup for a sweet and comforting breakfast treat. This American-inspired breakfast recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, 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 400 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
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1/3 cup apple butter
• 3 tbsp, melted unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp (for syrup) ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp (for syrup) unsalted butter

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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, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon until well combined.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 1 large egg, then whisk in 1 1/4 cups milk, 1/3 cup apple butter, and 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter until smooth and combined.
3. Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined; small lumps are fine. Avoid overmixing to keep pancakes fluffy.
4. Step 4: Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with 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.
5. Step 5: Flip pancakes and cook for an additional 2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Keep warm while preparing syrup.
6. Step 6: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 1/2 cup maple syrup, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Stir constantly until sugar dissolves and syrup is warm and fragrant.
7. Step 7: Serve pancakes stacked and drizzled generously with the warm cinnamon syrup.