🍎 Apple Pancakes in 5 Minutes – 1 Egg & 1 Apple!

Soft, golden, lightly crisp around the edges, and full of warm apple and cinnamon flavor—these easy apple pancakes are perfect when you want something homemade without spending much time in the kitchen.

With just 1 apple and 1 egg, plus a few simple pantry ingredients, you can make a delicious breakfast or afternoon treat. A Hungarian-style apple pancake recipe can be made with grated apple mixed directly into the batter, then cooked as small pancakes and finished with cinnamon and powdered sugar. Mindmegette.hu

🍎 Ingredients

1 medium apple
1 large egg
80 g (⅔ cup) all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
1–2 tbsp sugar
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla sugar or ½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
2–3 tbsp milk, if needed
A little butter or oil, for frying

For serving

Powdered sugar
Ground cinnamon
Honey or maple syrup, optional

👩‍🍳 How to Make Apple Pancakes

1. Grate the apple

Peel the apple and remove the core.

Grate it using the larger holes of a box grater.

If the apple is particularly juicy, gently squeeze out a little excess liquid. This helps keep the batter from becoming too wet. A simple Hungarian apple-pancake recipe also uses grated apple directly in the batter. Nestlé FamilyNes

2. Mix the batter

Crack the egg into a bowl and whisk lightly.

Add the grated apple, flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.

Mix until everything is combined.

If the mixture seems too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk.

You want a thick but spoonable batter.

3. Cook the pancakes

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.

Spoon small portions of batter into the pan, leaving space between them.

Cook for about 2–3 minutes, until the underside is golden and the surface begins to set.

Carefully flip and cook the other side until golden brown and cooked through. Mindmegette.hu

4. Serve

Transfer the warm apple pancakes to a plate.

Dust generously with powdered sugar and cinnamon.

For an extra treat, drizzle with honey or maple syrup.

✨ Tips for the Best Apple Pancakes

Use a sweet, flavorful apple.
The apple provides much of the natural sweetness and moisture.

Don’t make the pancakes too large.
Smaller pancakes are easier to flip and cook more evenly.

Use medium heat.
Apple contains natural sugars, so the outside can brown quickly while the center is still cooking.

Don’t overmix.
Mix just until the ingredients are combined for a tender texture.

Serve warm.
They’re especially delicious straight from the pan with cinnamon and powdered sugar.

🇭🇺 A Simple Hungarian-Inspired Treat

Apple pancakes, or almás palacsinta, are a familiar Hungarian-style variation in which grated apple is incorporated into the pancake batter. Hungarian recipes commonly pair apple with cinnamon and powdered sugar. Mindmegette.hu

This version is much simpler than traditional thin Hungarian palacsinta because the grated apple makes a thicker, softer pancake.

🍯 Delicious Topping Ideas

Try them with:

🍎 Cinnamon + powdered sugar
🍯 Honey
🍁 Maple syrup
🍓 Strawberry jam
🍑 Apricot jam
🥜 Chopped walnuts
🍦 Vanilla ice cream

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make these without sugar?

Yes. If your apple is naturally sweet, you can reduce or omit the added sugar.

Can I use oat flour?

Yes, although the pancakes may be slightly softer and more delicate. You may need to adjust the amount depending on how much moisture your apple contains.

Why are my pancakes raw in the middle?

They may be too thick or the heat may be too high. Make smaller pancakes and cook them over medium heat so the center has time to cook before the outside becomes too dark.