Apple Pancakes with Brown Butter and Maple Syrup

• flour with baking powder300г g
• baking soda↗1 ч. л. tsp
• medium eggs2
• kefir↗284мл ml
• milk↗4 ст. л. tbsp
• melted butter85г g
• small to medium apples2

  peeled, cored and grated

• dried cranberries↗50г g
• butter or sunflower oil↗трохи більше

  for frying

• maple syrup↗

  for serving

• soft salted butter↗85г g
• cinnamon↗1 ч. л. tsp
• granulated sugar2 ч. л. tsp

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   To make the brown butter, combine the butter, cinnamon, granulated sugar and a pinch of salt, wrap in cling film, shape into a log and chill. The butter can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

2. 2

   In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and a pinch of salt. Make a well in the centre, add the eggs and gradually pour in the kefir, milk and melted butter, stirring constantly. When the batter is smooth, fold in the grated apple and dried cranberries, mixing gently.

3. 3

   Melt a little butter in a non‑stick pan or brush it with sunflower oil. When the pan is hot, pour 1–3 tablespoons of batter (depending on pan size) to form pancakes. Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and the underside is golden. Flip carefully and cook another 1–2 minutes. Transfer the finished pancakes to a plate, cover with parchment and keep warm in a low oven. Cook the remaining pancakes.

4. 4

   To serve, place the pancakes on plates, top with a generous portion of brown butter and drizzle with maple syrup.