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Caramelized Apples for Pancakes

A warm, sweet filling of tender apple chunks, butter, and cinnamon—soft but not mushy.

Time
10 min
Serving
205 kcal
Ingredients
≈ $0.57
Protein
1 g
Caramelized Apples for Pancakes

Ingredients

1
  1. 1 Apples≈ $3.50 per kg 130 g
  2. 2 Sugar 18 g
  3. 3 Butterpack 180 g ≈ $1.58 8 g
  4. 4 Cinnamon 1 g
  5. 5 Lemon≈ $4.70 per kg 10 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

  1. Peel the apple1 if desired, core it, and cut into small cubes.

  2. Melt butter3 in a skillet, add sugar, and cook for 1 minute until a wet caramel forms.

  3. Add the apples1, a splash of lemon5 juice, and cinnamon.

  4. Cook 5–6 minutes over medium heat until the apples1 soften and the syrup thickens.

  5. Let cool for 2 minutes, then use as a pancake filling or topping.

Tips

Why it works
The sugar caramelizes as it heats so the apples don't stick or burn. Lemon juice keeps the fruit from darkening.
Substitutions
Swap the sugar for honey (15 g), and the caramel will be thicker. Use vanilla sugar (½ tsp) instead of cinnamon.
Common mistakes
If the apples cook down to a purée, lower the heat or cook with the lid on. A burnt smell appears over high heat.
Storing and reheating
Keep in a closed jar in the fridge for 2 days. Reheat in a pan for 1 minute with a spoonful of water.
Serve with
Serve with hot pancakes and sour cream for breakfast or an afternoon snack. For kids, add it to porridge instead of syrup.

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