Mabon Gingerbread Pancakes With Fried Apples

This Mabon-inspired recipe for gingerbread pancakes captures the essence of autumn in every scrumptious, edible bite.   

Hot fried apples, spicy ginger and rich maple syrup make this decadent dish a perfect choice for a cozy fall brunch.

When I think of the sacred Autumn Equinox, I think of cuddly boots, knit blankets and the smell of apples.  So, I wanted to create a recipe for you that connects people to that warm, snuggled feeling of the fall season. 

Add a hearth fire and an autumn whiskey cocktail and you can even make an evening meal out of it.

For the Gingerbread Pancake Batter

-1/2 to 1 full tablespoon of ground ginger 

-1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

-3 teaspoons baking powder

-1.5 teaspoons salt

-1 tablespoon brown sugar

-1 and 1/4 cup milk

-1 egg

-3.5 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for frying

For the Cinnamon Fried Apples

-5-8 medium-to-large tart apples (I used Granny Smith)

-1 cup butter

-1/2 cup brown sugar

-1/4 cup white sugar

-2-3 teaspoons of cinnamon (or more if you like them spicy)

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, add ginger, all-purpose flour, baking powder, brown sugar and salt together.  Mix all the dry ingredients with a fork until well blended.

Add in milk.

Then stir in the melted butter and the egg.

Set gingerbread pancake batter aside.

Step 2

Peel, core and chop apples into medium-thick slices.  Make sure to remove all the little bits of apple skin.

Step 3

To cook the apples, put a cast iron skillet on the stove, and slowly melt butter over medium-low heat.  Add brown sugar and white sugar.  When the butter is warm and bubbling, stir in the apples.

Keep an eye on them as you get ready to make the gingerbread pancakes.

Step 4

In a non-stick frying pan, melt butter over medium heat.  When it comes to a light sizzle, plop on a scoop of pancake batter.  Fry until bubbles begin to form on the top side, then flip and cook until golden brown on both sides. 

Remove pancake, and continue to repeat the process until all the batter is gone.

Step 5

Meanwhile, stir apples occasionally  so that they fry evenly.

Cook them until they are soft, but not mushy.

Step 6

Top gingerbread pancakes with fried cinnamon apples and real maple syrup.

For an optional touch of charm, consider garnishing with whole cinnamon sticks.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

 

 

Original Source: https://www.moodymoons.com/2019/09/12/mabon-gingerbread-pancakes-with-fried-apples/