Easy Apple Pancakes with Fresh Apple Rings

Apple pancake rings were a back-to-school tradition in my house. These are memory makers! My mom dipped apple rings in pancake batter and cooked them until golden, with warm, tender apple in the middle.

We also loved them for breakfast-for-dinner, which always felt like a treat. I still make these apple pancakes the same simple way, especially during apple season.

Sometimes we had these apple pancakes on those nights when you have breakfast for dinner.

Why I Love These Easy Apple Pancakes

• Fresh apple rings – Instead of mixing chopped apples into the batter, each pancake has a tender apple slice right in the middle.
• Quick pancake mix – Using Bisquick or your favorite pancake mix makes these easy enough for a busy morning.
• Warm cinnamon apples – The apples soften as the pancakes cook and taste especially good with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
• Simple ingredients – You only need an apple and a few basic pancake ingredients to make this easy breakfast.
• Breakfast-for-dinner favorite – This is still one of my favorite ways to serve these, just like my mom did when I was growing up.

Ingredients for Easy Apple Pancakes

When I'm in a hurry, I use Bisquick to make these apple pancakes even quicker. You can also use your favorite homemade pancake recipe, but this is the easy Bisquick version I make most often.

• Large apple – Honeycrisp and Fuji are two of my favorites because they hold their shape well when cooked. Any firm apple you already have will work.
• Bisquick pancake mix – An easy shortcut that makes these apple ring pancakes quick to prepare.
• Milk – I usually use 2% because that's what I keep in my fridge, but your usual milk works just fine.
• Large egg – One egg is all you need for the pancake batter.
• Vegetable oil – Add a teaspoon to the batter and use a little extra for cooking the apple pancakes. Melted butter also works well.
• Cinnamon – Optional, but delicious sprinkled over the warm apple pancakes.
• Maple syrup – Serve warm apple pancake rings with maple syrup or your favorite pancake syrup.

How to Make Apple Pancakes with Apple Slices

Use your favorite pancake mix or if making a quick breakfast, use Bisquick like I show you in this recipe.

Step 1
Mix your Bisquick, egg, milk and oil for your pancake batter.

Step 2
Peel and slice your apples. Cut the core out or use a biscuit cutter for the center.

Step 3
Heat the frying pan over medium heat with a thin layer of vegetable oil coating the bottom.

Step 4
Dip apple slices into pancake batter, and place onto oiled frying pan. Once all pancake-covered slices are in the pan, I turn the heat down to medium-low. When you see the pancake batter is bubbly around the outside, flip each ring.

Remove from heat when second side is golden brown.

Step 5
Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon or cinnamon sugar and some maple syrop.

Tips for the Best Apple Pancake Rings

• Slice apples evenly – Cut the apple rings about ¼-inch thick so they soften while the pancake batter cooks.
• Keep the heat moderate – Medium to medium-low heat gives the apple time to soften without the pancake getting too brown.
• Coat the whole ring – Dip each apple slice completely into the pancake batter before placing it on the hot pan.
• Wait before flipping – Look for bubbles in the batter and lightly browned edges, just as you would with regular pancakes.
• Serve them warm – Apple pancake rings are best right off the griddle with cinnamon and maple syrup.

FAQs

Apple Pancake Storage and Reheating Instructions

These apple rings with pancake batter can be refrigerated for up to 4 days. I have also individually frozen these on a cookie sheet, then placed in an air tight bag or container.

To heat these up, allow to warm to room temperature than fry for a couple of minutes each side in a frying pan. Don't forget your cinnamon and maple syrup topping!

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