Pancakes with apple and caramel

6 servings

80 minutes

Apple and caramel pancakes are a true delight of Russian cuisine. Airy, tender pancakes envelop a warm, velvety apple filling soaked in fragrant caramel. This dish combines the sweetness of caramel, the light tartness of apples, and the richness of butter, creating a harmonious flavor ensemble. Such pancakes are perfect for a cozy family breakfast or festive tea time. The origins of this recipe trace back to Russian traditions when pancakes symbolized the sun and warmth. Caramelized apples add a modern touch to the classic dish, while almond flakes provide a textural twist. These pancakes can be served with a cup of fragrant tea or freshly brewed coffee to enjoy their refined taste.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 752.7
• Proteins: 10.5g
• Fats: 45g
• Carbohydrates: 76.1g

Ingredients

• Milk: 500 ml
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Sugar: 230 g
• Salt: 0.3 tsp
• Soda: 0.3 tsp
• Wheat flour: 210 g
• Vegetable oil: 30 ml
• Apple: 2 pc
• Butter: 200 g
• Cream 33%: 100 ml
• Almond petals: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients. Heat the milk to 40 degrees.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 500 ml

2. Whisk 3 eggs with sugar and salt until the sugar dissolves.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Sugar: 230 g
   • Salt: 0.3 teaspoon

3. Pour in 100 ml of milk and stir.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 500 ml

4. Sift all the flour, add baking soda, and mix thoroughly with a whisk until a uniform thick, sticky dough forms.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 210 g
   • Soda: 0.3 teaspoon

5. Incorporate the remaining milk into the dough in several additions.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 500 ml

6. Add vegetable oil and mix again. Leave the prepared dough for 15-20 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 30 ml

7. Melt sugar in a pan over medium heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 230 g

8. Peel the apples and remove the seeds, then cut them into small cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 2 pieces

9. When the sugar turns into caramel, add cold butter and cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 200 g
   • Cream 33%: 100 ml

10. Mix until smooth, add apples and cook them in caramel for 5 minutes over medium heat.

    Required ingredients:

    • Apple: 2 pieces

11. Lightly roast the almond petals.

    Required ingredients:

    • Almond petals:  to taste

12. Heat the pancake pan well, grease it with vegetable oil, and pour a little batter onto it, spreading it across the bottom. Fry for 15-20 seconds.

    Required ingredients:

    • Vegetable oil: 30 ml

13. When the edges turn golden, flip and fry for another 10 seconds. Fry all the pancakes this way.

14. Wrap the apple-caramel filling in any convenient way and sprinkle with almond flakes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Almond petals:  to taste