Apple Dippers
Apple Dippers
Ingredients
- 3 apples, medium, such as Fuji or Honeycrisp
- 1 1/2 cups pancake mix, Birch Benders Organic Classic Pancake Mix or similar
- 1 cup water, or milk, according to pancake mix instructions
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted, for frying
- 1/2 cup maple syrup, for dipping
Instructions
- 1
Wash and dry the apples. On a cutting board, slice each apple crosswise into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Using a small round coring tool (like a melon baller) or a small knife, carefully remove the core from the center of each apple slice, creating apple rings.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a medium bowl, prepare the pancake batter according to the instructions on your pancake mix package. For Birch Benders Organic Classic Pancake Mix, this typically involves whisking 1 1/2 cups of mix with 1 cup of water or milk until smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In a separate shallow bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Stir well to create the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Heat a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and allow it to melt and bubble, coating the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Dip each apple ring into the prepared pancake batter, ensuring it is fully coated. Use a fork or tongs to submerge and lift the apple ring, allowing any excess batter to drip off.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Carefully place the batter-coated apple rings into the hot pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the apple is slightly tender. You may need to add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter halfway through frying if the pan becomes dry.
⏱️ 8 min
- 7
As soon as the apple dippers are cooked and still warm, immediately transfer them to the bowl with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Roll them around until they are thoroughly coated on all sides.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Arrange the warm Apple Dippers on a serving plate. Pour the maple syrup into a small ramekin or bowl for dipping. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Apple Dippers
- 3 apples, medium, such as Fuji or Honeycrisp
- 1 1/2 cups pancake mix, Birch Benders Organic Classic Pancake Mix or similar
- 1 cup water, or milk, according to pancake mix instructions
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted, for frying
- 1/2 cup maple syrup, for dipping
Instructions
- 1
Wash and dry the apples. On a cutting board, slice each apple crosswise into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Using a small round coring tool (like a melon baller) or a small knife, carefully remove the core from the center of each apple slice, creating apple rings.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a medium bowl, prepare the pancake batter according to the instructions on your pancake mix package. For Birch Benders Organic Classic Pancake Mix, this typically involves whisking 1 1/2 cups of mix with 1 cup of water or milk until smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a separate shallow bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Stir well to create the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Heat a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and allow it to melt and bubble, coating the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Dip each apple ring into the prepared pancake batter, ensuring it is fully coated. Use a fork or tongs to submerge and lift the apple ring, allowing any excess batter to drip off.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Carefully place the batter-coated apple rings into the hot pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the apple is slightly tender. You may need to add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter halfway through frying if the pan becomes dry.
⏱️ 8 min - 7
As soon as the apple dippers are cooked and still warm, immediately transfer them to the bowl with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Roll them around until they are thoroughly coated on all sides.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Arrange the warm Apple Dippers on a serving plate. Pour the maple syrup into a small ramekin or bowl for dipping. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min