Polish Apple Pancakes (Racuchy z Jablkami)

Enjoy Racuchy z Jabłkami, fluffy Polish apple pancakes like Babcia made! Quick, easy, and delicious—perfect for a nostalgic treat!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Servings:

Calories: 230kcal

1 Hybrid Non Stick Frying Pan Prepare Healthier meal by using less oil for frying.
1 Bowl
1 Hand Mixer
1 Pancake Spatula

In a bowl, mix the diced apples with the juice of half a lemon. Set aside until later. Skip the lemon juice if the apples are already sour enough.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk 1 egg and 3 tbsp of sugar until pale yellow, which should take around 2 minutes.
Add 1 tsp of baking powder, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, and milk. Whisk the mixture until it's smooth and free of lumps. If the batter seems too thick, add 20ml more milk. Keep in mind that higher protein flour absorbs more liquid.
Fold in the diced apples and mix them into the batter. (Alternatively you can grate them instead for different texture)
Heat a frying pan over medium heat with 1 tbsp of oil. Add 2 tbsp of pancake mix to the pan, and spread it slightly into the desired shape. Fry the pancake on each side for around 2 minutes. If the pancake browns too quickly, turn down the heat.
Once the pancakes are cooked, dust them with icing sugar, and enjoy your delicious Polish apple pancake (Racuchy z Jabłkami) Smacznego!

Substituting Baking Soda for Baking Powder in Pancake Preparation: For 1 teaspoon of baking powder, use 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda and ensure the recipe contains an acid, like lemon juice, to balance and activate the baking soda.
For a gluten-free Pancake version: Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend. If you're looking for a nuttier flavour, consider using almond or coconut flour, but adjust the liquid content accordingly.
Milk Substitutes in Pancakes: Lactose-intolerant individuals can replace regular milk with almond, soy, oat, or coconut milk.