Fragrant Apple Kiwi Pancakes
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These are fruit pancakes, bursting with the refreshing flavors of apple and kiwi. Enjoy these soft and delicious pancakes as a delightful breakfast or a sweet treat.
Pancake Batter Ingredients- 150g all-purpose flour (approx. 1.5 paper cups)
- 80g granulated sugar (approx. 2/3 paper cup)
- 7g baking powder (approx. 2 level tablespoons)
- 7g vanilla sugar (approx. 2 level tablespoons)
- A pinch of salt
- 1.5 cups milk (approx. 360ml)
- 60ml vegetable oil (approx. 1/4 cup)
- 1 large egg
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the pancake batter. Measure out 150g of all-purpose flour. A standard Korean paper cup holds about 100g, so you’ll need about 1.5 cups.
Step 2
Sift the measured flour 2-3 times into a bowl. This removes lumps and incorporates air, which will make your pancakes extra fluffy and tender.
Step 3
Measure out 80g of granulated sugar. This is approximately 2/3 of a paper cup.
Step 4
Prepare 7g of baking powder and 7g of vanilla sugar. Using a spoon and leveling it off (a ‘level tablespoon’) should give you about 2 tablespoons of each. Add these sifted dry ingredients to the flour.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, pour 1.5 cups (about 360ml) of milk. That’s about 1.5 paper cups of milk.
Step 6
Add 60ml (about 1/4 cup) of vegetable oil to the milk.
Step 7
Crack in 1 large egg and add a pinch of salt. The salt enhances the sweetness and overall flavor of the pancakes.
Step 8
Whisk the wet ingredients (milk, oil, egg, salt) together in the bowl until well combined and no streaks of egg yolk remain. Make sure it’s thoroughly mixed.
Step 9
Now, pour the wet ingredients into the bowl containing the sifted dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, vanilla sugar). Whisk or stir gently with a spatula until just combined and no dry lumps of flour are visible. Be careful not to overmix; a few small lumps are perfectly fine and will result in a more tender pancake. (Using a measuring cup and a spatula can be convenient here.)
Step 10
Once the batter is ready, it’s time to add the fruit! We’ll incorporate the prepared apple and kiwi.
Step 11
Wash the apple thoroughly, then carefully cut out the core. You can choose to peel the apple or leave the skin on, depending on your preference. Leaving the skin on can add a nice tartness and texture.
Step 12
Slice the prepared apple thinly, about 0.5cm thick. If the slices are too thick, they might take longer to cook through.
Step 13
Peel the kiwi, then mash it with a fork or grate it to get 5 tablespoons of kiwi. This will release the fruit’s juice and aroma into the batter.
Step 14
Gently fold the prepared apple slices and mashed kiwi into the batter. Mix just enough to distribute the fruit evenly throughout the batter without overworking it.
Step 15
Heat a non-stick skillet over low heat and lightly grease it with a little oil. It’s important to keep the heat low to ensure the pancakes cook evenly without burning. Ladle portions of the batter onto the hot skillet to form pancakes of your desired size.
Step 16
When you see bubbles appearing on the surface of the pancake and the edges look slightly set, it’s time to flip. Carefully flip the pancake with a spatula and cook the other side until golden brown. (Check every 2-3 minutes.)
Step 17
Once both sides are beautifully golden brown, your delicious pancakes are ready! Enjoy these soft and fragrant Apple Kiwi Pancakes while they’re warm. They are also wonderful served with a drizzle of maple syrup or honey.
