Apple Cider Pancakes - Girl and Her Kitchen

I love fall.
Can I say that more than I already have? I firmly believe that if there was a search on how many times I have said this on this blog….well…let’s just say it would be a lot.
Really though, what other time of year can you consume large amounts of pumpkins, apples, apple cider and all the delicious goodies made from the above mentioned things? If I made these things in, say, April, it just wouldn’t feel the same.
I cannot get enough of my fall recipes. They start with desserts and dinners, but now I am even becoming fall festive in the morning. You know, it is one of those, what can I make with pumpkin, apples or apple cider for breakfast.
Apple cider is a particularly fun fall indulgence. Thinking of pancakes and apple cider made my mouth water….but apple cider PANCAKES.
Yes. Give me some of those.
I loved the idea especially since it was so fall-ish.
You know, perfect for my fall obsession.
These pancakes have a delicious tart apple flavor, and are so fluffy and delicious, you will want to make them again and again. Even if it is, say, March. It is okay. Let’s just go with it.
Do you have some time this weekend to make a hot breakfast? I think you will love these too!

Apple Cider Pancakes

1 cup whole wheat pastry flour

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

3 tblsp brown sugar

1 1/2 tblsp ground cinnamon

2 large eggs

1 cup buttermilk

4 cups of apple cider, reduced, cooled

4 tbsps butter, melted and cooled

butter for frying, optional

butter, reduced apple cider, maple syrup for serving

In a medium saucepan, pour in 4 cups of apple cider. Heat on medium heat until cider comes to a slow boil. Reduce heat a bit and slowly boil for about 15 minutes until cider is reduced. Do not let it boil over or burn, so check on it frequently. Let cool.

In a medium bowl, mix flours, baking powder and soda and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk eggs. until light yellow in color. Add buttermilk, 2/3 cup of apple cider, and butter, and mix well. Slowly add dry ingredients and fold in until just combined. Do not over mix. Heat 2 tsp of butter on a griddle until sizzling. Add 1/4 cup of batter on the griddle and watch for bubbles to appear on the top. When the bubbles begin to pop, flip them over and cook until golden brown. Serve hot with butter, maple syrup or reduced apple cider.

What is your favorite fall recipe?

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