If you’re on the hunt for a scrumptious breakfast that embodies the essence of autumn, this could be the perfect recipe for you.
Finding healthy inspiration for the morning meal can be a challenge, and sometimes the usual granola and yoghurt just won’t do, leaving you craving something more indulgent.
Sunny Yue, who shares her recipes on Instagram as @sunnysrecipes, has revealed an “apple pancake hack” perfect for days when you desire a treat that’s both delicious and nutritious, loaded with an array of delightful toppings and the added benefit of wholesome fruit.
In her caption, she raved: “These seriously taste like apple pie! Definitely a must-try breakfast for the fall”.
To whip up this mouth-watering autumn-inspired dish, you’ll need just an apple, half a cup of pre-prepared pancake mix, and half a teaspoon of cinnamon.
First, Sunny advises preparing your preferred pancake batter, then mixing in the cinnamon to give it that quintessential autumnal flavour.
Next, “slice your apple into thin pieces” and “Core or cut out the centre of the apple where the seeds are”.
Coat the apple in the pancake batter “until it’s evenly coated”, then “cook both sides on a medium heat” until it turns golden brown and looks irresistible.
Finally, “serve it with maple syrup” and your choice of berries, and all that’s left is to dig in and savour the delectable meal you’ve created.
In the comments, fans of the recipe sang its praises, with many confessing they were “obsessed” and would “definitely be trying these”. Scattered across the social media platform were exciting reactions including: “Sign me up for a stack of these”, “Fall breakfast goals”, “I’m so here for these”, “Showing it to my mum right now to make for me”, and “The way I gasped at this”.
Another person even proposed, “little banana slices” could be used to mix things up.
One enthusiast suggested a seasonal twist, urging, “Cinnamon and sugar sprinkled on the top” for that delightful autumnal essence.
A keen-eyed user wanted to set the record straight about its origins, insisting: “Guys, this is a German/Austrian recipe. I’m from Germany and I’ve eaten this all my life. Please don’t call it apple pancake. The correct name is apfelraderl which means applewheel”.
As per Taste Atlas’s culinary encyclopedia: “Apfelradln is a revered Austrian dessert traditionally comprised of deep-fried apple rings an indulgent breakfast item or a beloved afternoon snack. These tempting battered rings are fried till they achieve a luscious golden hue, then lavished with powdered sugar and a whisper of cinnamon. Loved by children and entrenched in Austrian gastronomy, Apfelradln continues to be a cherished treat through the ages.”
