Fluffy Pancakes with Salted Caramel Apples

Start your morning with a stack of warm, fluffy pancakes topped with tender, spiced apples bathed in rich, golden salted caramel. This comforting twist on a breakfast classic brings together the airy texture of homemade pancakes with the indulgent sweetness of caramelized fruit. Perfect for cozy weekends or impressing brunch guests, this recipe strikes a delicious balance between sweet and salty, soft and crisp. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just want to treat yourself, these pancakes are a mouthwatering way to begin the day.

1. Start by mixing the batter for the pancakes. In a large bowl add the flour, baking powder and caster sugar and give it a whisk so it is well incorporated.
2. In a jug mix together the eggs, whole milk and vanilla extract. Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture and then slowly pour in the milk mixture whisk as you go, until you have a smooth batter.
3. Heat a knob of butter in a non-stick frying pan and then when foaming, begin to ladel in your pancake batter to the size you want. Allow them to cook for a couple of minutes, until you see small holes and bubbles appear in the batter, then flip them and cook on the other side until golden and cooked through. You will need to do this in batches, but you can keep the cooked ones on a tray in a low oven to stay warm.
4. While you are making the pancakes, get a second pan on a low heat and add another knob of butter. Allow this to melt and then add the apple slices. Cook them on each side for roughly 4 minutes until they are caramelized and softened. Keep turning them in the pan until they have cooked through, are starting to collapse but still holding their shape. Then remove them from the pan and set aside while you make salted caramel sauce.
5. In a saucepan add the 100g butter, soft brown sugar, and double cream. Turn the heat on low and allow the mixture to slowly melt, using a wooden spoon to gently encourage it. Once all the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth, take off the heat and stir through a generous pinch of Maldon sea salt. Set aside to cool slightly.
6. When all your pancakes are ready, take the cooked apple slices and stir them through the salted caramel sauce. Serve a stack of the pancakes with a generous spoonful of the apples and salted caramel sauce.