Golden Diner-Inspired Pancakes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 2 very large pancakes
Honey Apple Compote:
- 2 medium SugarBee apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- Pinch of salt
For the Pancakes:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons neutral oil (vegetable, canola, avocado)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Make the compote: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the apples, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, water, and salt. Stir to coat. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft but not mushy. Set aside.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, milk, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Form the Batter: Pour the dry mix into the wet ingredients, stir gently until just combined. The batter should be slightly lumpy. Avoid overmixing to keep pancakes tender.
- Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 °F. Heat an 8-inch nonstick skillet over low–medium heat for about 2-3 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Cook on the Stove: Lightly oil or butter the hot pan (wipe away excess). Pour in ¼ of the batter. Spoon in ¼ of the apple compote, and cover with another ¼ of the batter. Cook on medium-low for 6-8 minutes until edges set and bubbles appear.
- Finish in the Oven: Transfer the skillet directly into the oven for 8-13 minutes, until the pancake is fully set but still golden and soft. Repeat with the remainder of the batter. You should be left with half of the compote for topping.
- Serve Immediately: Top the stack with the remainder of the apple compote, butter, and maple syrup.
Recipe by: Emma @emmasplateblog