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Apple Pie Brown Butter Pancakes {Paleo, Gluten & Nut Free}

A thick fluffy spiced cake, a soft caramelized apple round, and maple syrup to top, make this decadent breakfast more like a welcome dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 12 -15 cakes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large pasture-raised eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 cup + 4 tablespoons full fat coconut milk
  • 4 tablespoons coconut oil melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 tablespoons raw honey melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup coconut flour measured by fluffing flour with a fork then scooping into a measuring cup with a spoon
  • 1 cup tapioca flour measured by fluffing flour with a fork, then scooping into a measuring cup with a spoon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 6 tablespoons grass fed butter separated (Ghee can be used for dairy-free)
  • 1-2 medium apples we like Pink Lady, Gala or Fuji
  • Pure maple syrup for topping
  • Extra cinnamon for topping

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, coconut oil, milk, honey and vanilla. Set aside.
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk all dry ingredients and set aside.
  • In a large cast iron skillet, heat 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Let butter warm and begin to brown while you prep other ingredients. Keep an eye on the butter, you want to add your pancake batter as soon as brown bits begin to form in the pan. This will take about 6-8 minutes.
  • While butter browns, gently fold wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Your batter will be thick, much like a dense cake batter.
  • Next, slice your apples. Cut off both ends then slice very thinly into full rounds. Pop or cut out the tough core from the center pieces, and set aside.
  • Using a 1/4 cup scoop, drop rounded batter into skillet. Nestle an Apple slice on top of the batter, and use your spatula to smash the batter down into a thin round. The batter does not run, so you don't need to worry about spacing out the cakes. After 3-5 minutes, and once the bottom is firm and browned, flip using a large spatula. Cook another 3-5 minutes until the underside is firm and browned.
  • Keep pancakes warm on a plate covered with foil, until all your batter is used. About halfway through cooking, or when your pan dries out, add another 3 tablespoons butter to your hot pan, and let brown for a few of minutes before continuing with remainder batter.
  • Serve hot, with maple syrup and an extra sprinkle of cinnamon.

Notes

*We love these cakes for leftovers or to serve to brunch guests. You can cut the recipe in half for a single serving, but we think you'll regret it.
**Cakes can easily be made ahead and reheated in the oven. Place in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet, and warm in a 350 degree oven. Or in a real pinch, heat in the microwave.
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