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These sheet pan pancakes topped with buttery brown sugar apples and pecans are a must for fall breakfast or brunch! Not only are they delicious, but you won’t be left standing in the kitchen flipping them while everyone else eats!
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This post and recipe have been updated since it was originally published on 10/31/2018
Why You’ll Love Sheet Pan Pancakes
No fuss pancakes – There’s no need to stand over a hot griddle or at the stove flipping pancakes while everyone else eats when you can make sheet pan pancakes! Simply mix up the pancake batter, pour it into a rimmed sheet pan, and bake.
Great family breakfast – These apple pancakes are a real treat and one the whole family can enjoy for breakfast! Both kids and adults will love the buttery, brown sugar, apple topping.
Freezer-friendly breakfast – Pancakes can be frozen after they’ve been baked, making them a great option for a quick and easy breakfast.
Ingredients for Apple Pancakes
- All-purpose and white whole wheat flour – I like to use a combination of both flours for a heartier pancake, but you can use just one type of flour if you prefer.
- Brown sugar – Used to sweeten the pancake batter and the apple pecan topping.
- Cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice – Warm fragrant spices. Sometimes called apple pie spice when combined.
- Baking powder, baking soda – They make the pancakes rise and have a fluffy texture.
- Salt – Balances the sweetness and enhances all the flavors.
- Milk – Any type of milk can be used. I used 2% lowfat milk.
- Eggs – The binder for the pancake batter.
- Butter – Butter gives the pancakes structure and adds flavor.
- Vanilla extract – Vanilla adds an irreplaceable flavor to the pancakes.
- Apple – Any variety of apple can be used. I like to use Honeycrisp.
- Pecans – Give the topping a nice crunchy texture.
How to Make Apple Sheet Pan Pancakes
This is an overview of the recipe with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions can be found in the recipe card below.
In a small bowl combine the apple slices, pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Stir together until the apples are coated in butter and brown sugar. Set aside.
Combine the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet ingredients in another. Pour the wet ingredients in with the dry and stir together until combined. If the batter is a little lumpy, that’s ok.
Spray a rimmed quarter sheet pan (9×13) with cooking spray and pour the pancake batter into it.
Top the pancake batter with the apple mixture then bake in the oven at 425° F. For 15 minutes. Cut into 6-8 squares and serve with any of the topping suggestions listed below.
Substitutions and Variations
- Don’t have an apple? Substitute with a pear.
- Apple pie spice can be used in place of the listed spices. Use 1 1/2 teaspoons in the pancake batter.
- A neutral flavored oil can replace the butter in the pancake batter. Don’t use it to replace the butter in the apple topping.
- If you don’t want to make the apple topping, stir the apple slices and pecans into the pancake batter.
Topping Ideas
- Maple syrup
- Apple butter or my slow cooker apple pear butter.
- Whipped cream and caramel sauce if you want to make it more decadent or serve it for dessert.
- Extra sliced apples
- Almond butter or peanut butter
What to Serve with Sheet Pan Pancakes
I like to pair pancakes with a savory egg dish. A few of my favorites are crustless vegetable quiche, sheet pan spinach tomato ricotta frittata, and sausage potato and kale breakfast casserole.
If you’re making a whole spread for brunch, along with an egg dish, I would include this winter fruit salad, mini chai muffins, and apple cider mimosas, of course!
Storage, Reheating, and Freezing
Storage – Once the pancakes have cooled they can be store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating – Pancakes can be reheated in the microwave or in the oven or a toaster oven at 350° F. covered with foil for about 5 minutes or until hot.
Freezing – Store the cooled pancakes in a single layer in a freezer bag or stack them with parchment paper in between the layers so they don’t stick to each other.
More Recipes Using Apples
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Apple Sheet Pan Pancakes
Equipment
Ingredients
Apple Topping
- 1 apple, sliced thin
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Sheet Pan Pancakes
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 cups milk
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425° F. and spray a rimmed sheet pan (9×13) with cooking spray.
- Add the apple slices, pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter to a bowl. Stir together until the apple slices are coated in the butter and brown sugar. Set.
- In a large bowl whisk together the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl whisk together the wet ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients in with the dry and stir together until combined, careful not to over-mix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared sheet pan and spread it into an even layer. Top the batter with the apple mixture then bake for 15 minutes or when a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out with a few crumbs attached. Remove from the oven and cut into 6-8 squares. Serve with maple syrup, apple butter or your toppings of choice.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Good idea for a long weekend