Apple Pecan Pancakes

Tender buttermilk pancakes are folded with grated apple and toasted pecans for a warm, nutty breakfast. A touch of cinnamon and brown sugar gives them the flavor of apple pie without making the batter heavy.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup pecans (chopped)
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp fine salt
- 1.25 cups buttermilk (well shaken)
- 2 count large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large apple (peeled, cored, and coarsely grated)
- 2 tsp neutral oil (for the griddle)
- 0.25 cup maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Place the chopped pecans in a dry 10-inch skillet over medium heat and toast for 3-4 minutes, stirring often with a heatproof spatula, until they smell nutty and the cut sides look lightly browned; transfer them to a plate to cool.
- Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet and place it in a 200°F oven so finished pancakes can stay warm without steaming while the remaining batches cook.
- Whisk the all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and fine salt in a large mixing bowl for about 30 seconds, until the leaveners and spices are evenly distributed.
- Whisk the buttermilk, lightly beaten large eggs, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl for about 45 seconds, until the eggs are fully incorporated and the mixture looks smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and fold gently with a rubber spatula for 20-30 seconds, stopping when a few small flour streaks remain so the pancakes stay tender.
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