National Pancake Day: Apple & Honey Pancakes

It’s National Pancake Day! 

Celebrate National Pancake Day: Apple Honey Pancakes. These pancakes offer a new twist on a classic breakfast favorite. They’re a great way to breathe life back into your mornings. And also make a great dessert – there is no better way to celebrate #nationalpancakeday!

History of National Pancake Day:

What is Pancake Day?
While it is all about pancakes these days, Pancake Day actually marks the Christian feast day of Shrove Tuesday.

The word ‘shrove’ is said to have derived from the Anglo-Saxon word ‘shrive’, which meant a person had gone to confession at church and been absolved of their sins.

It’s the last day before the start of Lent – a fasting period commemorating the 40-days of fasting Jesus did in the desert before Easter, according to the Bible.

While Lent now sees people give up one luxury until Easter, for example chocolate, it used to involve clearing your larder of all the good stuff, such as sugar, butter and eggs.

Pope Gregory I is believed to have started this custom in around 600AD.

Given sweet things and fats were not allowed during Lent, people had to find a way to use them up – and pancakes were an ideal way to do it.

It’s not known when pancakes first made an appearance on Shrove Tuesday.

The first written record of a pancake in the UK comes from 1439 – although they are believed to have been eaten in other European countries for centuries before then.

When is Pancake Day 2022?
Pancake Day always falls 47 days before Easter Sunday, meaning it can fall on any Tuesday between 3 February and 9 March.

In 2022, Shrove Tuesday will be on almost the latest date it can possibly be – Tuesday 1 March.

(nationalworld.com)

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Tips On Making The Perfect Apple Honey Pancakes:

Measure your ingredients accurately:

It’s important to measure your ingredients accurately, especially the flour and baking powder. Too much or too little can affect the texture and rise of the pancakes.

Don’t overmix the batter:

Overmixing the batter can result in tough and dense pancakes. Mix until just combined, and a few lumps are okay.

Let the batter rest:

Letting the batter rest for a few minutes before cooking allows the gluten in the flour to relax, resulting in fluffier pancakes.

Use a nonstick pan or griddle:

A nonstick pan or griddle ensures that the pancakes won’t stick and will cook evenly. If using a cast-iron skillet, make sure it’s well-seasoned.

Cook on medium heat:

Cook the pancakes on medium heat to ensure that they cook through without burning. Adjust the heat as needed.

Flip only once:

Flipping the pancakes multiple times can make them tough. Flip only once when the edges are set and the bubbles on the surface begin to pop.

By following these tips, you’ll be able to create the perfect pancakes every time. Enjoy your Apple Honey Pancakes for National Pancake Day or any day you want to indulge in a delicious breakfast or dessert.

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Apple Pancakes

New twist on a classic breakfast favorite, a great way to breathe life back into your mornings. Also makes a great dessert.

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Prep Time 1 hour hr

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Servings 6 servings

Equipment

• 1 mixing bowl and mixer or use a blender, or food processor

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 cups sour cream or 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup apple juice or cider
• 1/4 cup honey
• 4 tbsp butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 2 medium apples peeled, cored and grated Try mcintosh, golden delicious or empire
• vegetable oil for frying
• butter, fresh lemon for serving. Or try whipped infused honey like lavender, triple lemon or elderberry.

Instructions

 

• Place the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl, blender or food processor. Add the sour cream, apple juice, sugar, melted butter, and eggs. Beat or blend until smooth. the batter will be very thick. Allow the batter to rest for 30-60 minutes.
• Stir the apples into the batter.
• Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat and grease with approximately 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil. Drop the batter onto the hot skillet a few tablespoons at a time (for larger pancakes, measure 1/4 cup batter).
• When bubbles appear on the top after approximately 2 minutes, turn and brown the other side, about 2 minutes. Serve with butter, lemon juice, or try spreading with a whipped infused honey such as lavender whipped honey, triple lemon, or elderberry whipped infused, honey.

Keyword honey and apple, pancake tuesday, pancakes

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