Description
Delight in these fluffy grated apple brunch pancakes, enhanced with lime and brown sugar yogurt for a fresh and tangy twist. Perfect for a weekend morning treat, these pancakes combine sweet apples and zesty lime with a creamy, lightly sweetened topping that elevates the traditional pancake experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Pancakes
- 300g self-raising flour
- 2 red apples, grated
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp light brown soft sugar
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes
- 2 eggs
- 220ml whole milk
- 2 tbsp neutral-tasting oil (vegetable or sunflower)
Topping
- 300ml double cream
- 4 tbsp light brown soft sugar
- 4 limes, zested (plus extra wedges to serve)
- 100g Greek-style yogurt
Instructions
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the self-raising flour, grated apples, baking powder, light brown sugar, and sea salt flakes. Mix these dry ingredients thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and whole milk until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine batter: Gradually pour the wet egg and milk mix into the dry ingredients, whisking continuously until you achieve a smooth batter without lumps.
- Prepare topping: In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the double cream and light brown sugar using an electric whisk until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in most of the lime zest and the Greek yogurt. Chill the topping in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Cook pancakes: Heat half the neutral oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake into the pan and gently spread into a small circle. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Repeat in batches, adding more oil as needed.
- Serve: Stack the pancakes on plates, spoon over the whipped lime and brown sugar yogurt topping, scatter the remaining lime zest on top, and serve with lime wedges on the side to squeeze over for an extra fresh flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the apples are finely grated to allow them to blend seamlessly into the batter for even texture.
- Use fresh limes for zest and wedges to provide bright citrus notes that complement the sweetness of the apples and sugar.
- The yogurt-topped cream can be prepared ahead and kept chilled to save time during serving.
- Cook pancakes on medium heat to avoid burning and ensure the inside cooks fully.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the cream and yogurt with coconut cream and coconut yogurt respectively.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: apple pancakes, brunch recipe, lime yogurt topping, brown sugar, easy pancakes, breakfast ideas, fruit pancakes
