Looking for the best pancake topping that’s not maple syrup? This caramelized apple topping is quick, easy, and oh-so-yummy! Perfectly caramelized apples piled on top of tender, fluffy pancakes will become your new favorite go-to pancake topping.
Maple syrup, bananas, and blueberries are well-known and well-loved pancake toppings, but if you're looking for a simple and unique way to jazz up your flapjacks, you have to try this homemade caramelized apple topping!
If you’ve been searching for new pancake topping ideas, look no further. Delicious and ready in just minutes, this will be your most loved and most popular pancake topping request!
BEST EVER HOMEMADE PANCAKES
Looking for a new pancake recipe? These caramelized apples are amazing on top of our favorite original oat flour pancakes or oat flour gingerbread pancakes. This good-for-you oatmeal pancake recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes and is packed with whole-grain goodness that keeps you full all morning long. I also highly recommend this amazing oat milk hot chocolate recipe!
WHY THIS IS THE BEST PANCAKE TOPPING
This caramelized apple topping is a favorite for so many reasons. Incredibly easy to make and delicious are great reasons to love this recipe. But, also being able to control what ingredients you use and limiting the amount of added sugars are a big concern for many families. Healthy and pancakes aren’t words you hear together often, but being able to limit the amount of added sugars in your pancake toppings is a good place to start.
If you’re looking to level up your pancake toppings, top your next batch of this amazing homemade cinnamon whipped cream. So good!
HOW TO MAKE CARAMELIZED APPLES
Peel and chop 2 medium-size apples of your choice.
Saute apples in a tablespoon of coconut oil or butter just until they are starting to get soft
Add 2 tablespoons of sugar to the apples plus 1 tablespoon of honey and cook for one-2 minutes.
Stir in 1 tablespoon of butter and cook until melted and the caramelized apple sauce is slightly thickened.
HOW TO STORE CARAMELIZED APPLE TOPPING?
If you have any leftover caramelized apples, you can easily store them for later in the week. Allow your apples to cool, then place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
NEED MORE PROTEIN WITH YOUR PANCAKES?
For a well-balanced breakfast, enjoy an Iced Proffee with your pancakes. The added protein will help you avoid that mid-morning slump and keep you full and focused all morning long.
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📖 Recipe
Caramelized Apple Topping For Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 apples
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Peel and chop 2 medium-size apples of your choice.
- Saute apples in a tablespoon of butter just until they are starting to get soft
- Add 2 tablespoons of sugar to the apples plus 1 tablespoon of honey and cinnamon, and cook for one-2 minutes.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of butter and cook until melted and the camel apple sauce is slightly thickened.
Notes
VEGAN DAIRY FREE OPTION
Use plant based butter or coconut oil in place of dairy butter.HOW TO STORE
Allow your apples to cool, then place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.Nutrition
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Dayna N says
So simple so easy and made breakfast look, elegant, and fancy.
Jessica says
Thank you!
Amy says
This is an awesome topping! I had some dulce de leches that a friend brought me from Argentina, so I used that instead of honey and it is AMAZING! Thanks for the recipe!
Jessica says
Thank you!
sez says
can you freeze this topping?
Jessica says
This topping freezes well!
Gloria says
What a great pancake topping. Perfect for brunch on the weekends. I would also use this on yogurt and ice cream.
Jessica says
I couldn't agree more!
Beth Sachs says
These apples are going to be perfect for our Sunday morning waffles!
Jessica says
Yes! Enjoy!
Kristen says
I made this for breakfast yesterday and it was so good! Totally transformed my pancakes!
Jessica says
I'm so happy to hear that!
Kate says
Oh my this looks incredible! We have pancake Saturdays in our house (sometimes waffles) and this will be an epic topping for this weekend - thank you!
Jessica says
Enjoy!
Angela says
I am obsessed with this topping! It's so good on pancakes but I also love to use it to top yogurt and ice cream. Thanks for the delicious and simple recipe!
Jessica says
It's so good on ice cream!
Toni says
I seriously love how easy this is to make! Thanks so much for the recipe!
Jessica says
Thank you!
Gina says
Loooove these apples! They're good on so many things - oatmeal, yogurt bowls, ice cream, pancakes, waffles - even just by themselves for dessert!
Jessica says
Yes! So much more than a pancake topping!
Beth Sachs says
These apples are so tasty. Brilliant stirred through oatmeal as well as a pancake topper.
Jessica says
My Kiddos love it in oatmeal! So good!
Jess says
I LOVE this on my ice cream! It just screams Fall-time and is perfectly spiced.
Jessica says
I'll have to try it on my ice cream! YUM!
Jessica Formicola says
Is it acceptable to eat this topping by the spoonful?? Because that is exactly what I want to do!
Jessica says
HA! I totally feel ya! They are so good!