There’s something special about that first truly chilly morning of fall.
The light hits the kitchen a little softer, the air smells faintly of woodsmoke, and somehow your favorite coffee just tastes better.
You know the kind of morning I mean — the one that makes you grab a sweater, light a candle, and slow down for a minute. The world feels quieter. Cozier. Like it’s giving you permission to breathe again.
That’s the kind of morning these Apple-Cinnamon Skillet Pancakes were made for.
A cast iron skillet, a crisp apple from the basket, a sprinkle of cinnamon — nothing fancy, just real, simple ingredients that fill the house with the scent of fall and make breakfast feel a little extra special.
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This recipe has been a homestead favorite for years. It’s not fussy or complicated — just warm, golden pancakes speckled with bits of grated apple, kissed with cinnamon, and cooked to perfection in butter until the edges crisp ever so slightly. It’s the kind of breakfast that makes everyone linger at the table a little longer, talking and laughing while the smell of apples fills the air.
🍂 Why You’ll Love These Pancakes
- Perfectly cozy: The scent of cinnamon and apples transforms your kitchen into fall itself.
- Made from scratch: No boxed mix — just honest, simple ingredients you already have on hand.
- Quick and forgiving: Even on a busy morning, you can have these ready in 20 minutes.
- Family favorite: Kids love them, adults go back for seconds, and the leftovers reheat perfectly.
🧺 Ingredients
You don’t need anything fancy — just the humble, homegrown basics that make farmhouse cooking so comforting.
- 2 cups flour (whole wheat or all-purpose)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 farm-fresh eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk or buttermilk
- 1 apple, peeled and grated (Honeycrisp or Fuji work best)
- 1 tbsp melted butter or oil
- Butter or oil for the skillet
- Maple syrup or local honey for serving
👩🍳 How to Make Them
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and milk until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients; stir just until blended.
- Fold in grated apple and melted butter.
- Heat a cast iron skillet with butter or oil over medium heat.
- Pour about ¼ cup batter per pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on top; flip and cook until golden brown.
- Serve warm with butter, maple syrup, or honey.
🌾 Farm Tip
Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter for extra texture. Or, for a sweet farmhouse twist, top them with a spoonful of homemade apple butter or pear jam.
🏡 From My Homestead Kitchen
When I think of fall, I think of mornings like this — the smell of coffee, the sound of the skillet sizzling, and the kids wandering into the kitchen still wrapped in blankets.
Sometimes we’ll pull apples straight from the basket on the counter, grate them by hand, and toss them right into the batter. Other times, we’ll make it extra special by drizzling honey from our hives or adding a little homemade whipped cream.
It’s not just breakfast — it’s a way of marking the season. These pancakes have become our family’s quiet ritual: a way to pause, give thanks, and remember that the simplest meals are often the ones that bring us closest together.
🍯 Serving Ideas
Here are a few delicious ways to serve your Apple-Cinnamon Skillet Pancakes:
- Top with warm maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Add a spoonful of spiced apple butter for double apple flavor.
- Layer with Greek yogurt and sliced apples for a protein-packed breakfast.
- Pair with fresh farm eggs and sausage for a heartier weekend brunch.
📦 Storage & Make-Ahead Tips
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the toaster or oven — they crisp up beautifully.
- You can also freeze them between sheets of parchment paper and reheat for quick weekday breakfasts.
💛 From My Kitchen to Yours
If you make these pancakes, I hope they fill your kitchen with that same cozy, cinnamon-sweet warmth that fills mine every fall. There’s something about slowing down on a crisp morning, flipping pancakes while the coffee brews, that reminds us how simple life can be — and how beautiful it is when we make time to savor it.
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It’s my way of helping you bring a little more comfort, flavor, and farmhouse joy to your table this season.
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If cozy, from-scratch recipes like these Apple-Cinnamon Skillet Pancakes make your heart happy, you’ll love my full collection of fall favorites.
I’ve put together a free download called
“20 Cozy Autumn Organic Recipes: Fresh from the Farm Kitchen.”
It’s filled with simple, wholesome dishes made for crisp mornings and slow evenings — everything from Pumpkin & Rosemary Frittatas to Spiced Apple Butter and Honey-Glazed Roasted Chicken.
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Because sometimes, the best way to celebrate autumn is one home-cooked meal at a time.
