Occasionally on Sunday mornings or when my dad was in charge of the meal, he’d make these fabulous Applesauce Pancakes. As we’d start in on our short stacks, my dad could be heard from the griddle saying, “I don’t hear any Ooos and Ahhhs!” And so we would immediately start “oooing” and “ahhhing” in our most dramatic voices. But do you know what? These really were worthy of our dramatic, giggling demonstrations. They are absolutely delicious! This recipe originally came from my mom’s old Betty Crocker cookbook. But my newer version doesn’t include them. What a loss! We always ate them with Maple syrup growing up, but lately I’ve been making this recipe for Cinnamon Syrup that my sister Erin gave me. I love the cinnamon apple combination. I hope you like these as much as we do!
Applesauce Pancakes with Cinnamon Syrup
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 c flour
- 1 c milk
- 1 c applesauce
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 c vegetable oil
- 2 T sugar
- 2 T baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
Cinnamon Syrup
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Beat eggs until fluffy. Beat in remaining ingredients just until smooth. Heat griddle or skillet over medium heat or to 375 degrees. (To test griddle, sprinkle with a few drops of water. If bubbles jump around, heat is just right.) Grease griddle. For each pancake, use slightly less than 1/4 cup batter. Cook pancakes until bubbly on top and dry around the edges. Turn to cook other sides until golden brown.
Cinnamon Syrup
- Place butter, buttermilk and sugar in a pot over medium heat. Stir until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, and boil one minute. Remove from heat and add baking soda and cinnamon. It will bubble up; just continue to stir and give it a few minutes for the ‘fizz’ to reduce before serving.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I have been looking for this recipe for years. As a new bride (many, many years ago!) I made these and we loved them. There are many versions of applesauce pancakes around, none of them had all the ingredients I remember. THIS IS IT!
Thank you!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I have been looking for this recipe for years. As a new bride (many, many years ago!) I made these and we loved them. There are many versions of applesauce pancakes around, none of them had all the ingredients I remember. THIS IS IT!
Thank you!
I made these for my husband and I this morning. I think I have found my go to pancake recipe. they were delish and so nice and fluffy. I used brown sugar. I didn’t make the syrup though.
I made these for my husband and I this morning. I think I have found my go to pancake recipe. they were delish and so nice and fluffy. I used brown sugar. I didn’t make the syrup though.
I just made these for my two year old son, who eats pancakes every day for breakfast. He loved them! And so did I! Thank you for this recipe! The pancakes turned out so delicious!
I just made these for my two year old son, who eats pancakes every day for breakfast. He loved them! And so did I! Thank you for this recipe! The pancakes turned out so delicious!
We just had these for breakfast — they are delicious! We used white whole wheat flour, and reduced the sugar in the syrup — we'll be making these again.
We just had these for breakfast — they are delicious! We used white whole wheat flour, and reduced the sugar in the syrup — we'll be making these again.
Wow — these sound yummy, especially with the syrup!
Wow — these sound yummy, especially with the syrup!
Wonderful Pancakes. Going to try the syrup today! Thanks for sharing your Dad's special recipe. My kids love them!
Wonderful Pancakes. Going to try the syrup today! Thanks for sharing your Dad's special recipe. My kids love them!
Just made these for breakfast!! ALL of us loved them!!! Thanks!!!
Just made these for breakfast!! ALL of us loved them!!! Thanks!!!
I made the pancakes the other morning for breakfast. My family and I really enjoyed them. They have a VERY nice flavor. Thanks!
I made the pancakes the other morning for breakfast. My family and I really enjoyed them. They have a VERY nice flavor. Thanks!
The pancakes sound so good and the syrup too! I've never had cinnamon syrup.
The pancakes sound so good and the syrup too! I've never had cinnamon syrup.
Love these pancakes! and it was fun to hear about your memories… I remember the same things! even now I make Eric ooh and aah occasionally if I'm not getting enough reaction!! 🙂
Love these pancakes! and it was fun to hear about your memories… I remember the same things! even now I make Eric ooh and aah occasionally if I'm not getting enough reaction!! 🙂
These were amazing and easy-my favorite combo. I used whole wheat flour with a bit more milk. Super yummy:)
These were amazing and easy-my favorite combo. I used whole wheat flour with a bit more milk. Super yummy:)
Natalie and Lisa,
I am so sorry about no directions for the syrup. Believe me, I need them to. I just forgot to post them. I updated the blog post, as well as the printable recipe. Thanks for clueing me in!
Mindy
Natalie and Lisa,
I am so sorry about no directions for the syrup. Believe me, I need them to. I just forgot to post them. I updated the blog post, as well as the printable recipe. Thanks for clueing me in!
Mindy
umm….for extreme novices like me who need a recipe for evvveeerythinnnggg……how do you the syrup? do you just dump it all in a pan and cook it? boil it? Is there a method??
thanks!
umm….for extreme novices like me who need a recipe for evvveeerythinnnggg……how do you the syrup? do you just dump it all in a pan and cook it? boil it? Is there a method??
thanks!
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sounds wonderful!
sounds wonderful!
Are there directions for the syrup? IT SOUNDS AWESOME!
Are there directions for the syrup? IT SOUNDS AWESOME!
That syrup sounds over the top delish!
That syrup sounds over the top delish!
This look so incredibly delicious. Love all the different flavors here.
This look so incredibly delicious. Love all the different flavors here.
oh yum!! I loved these growing up! I will have to start making them for my kids–or better yet get the Daddy to:)
oh yum!! I loved these growing up! I will have to start making them for my kids–or better yet get the Daddy to:)
I bet those are the moistest ( is that word?) pancakes…The syrup sounds heavenly.
I bet those are the moistest ( is that word?) pancakes…The syrup sounds heavenly.