Pancakes with apples and walnuts (vegan recipe)

Name: Pancakes with apples and walnuts (vegan recipe) - Aneta O.
Ingredients: 1 cup and 1/2 sparkling water; 15; 16 tablespoons flour; 5 tablespoons oil; 4 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons ground walnuts; 2 apples; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon rum essence; 1 teaspoon baking powder; a pinch of salt; oil (for greasing the pan)

Dessert - Pancakes with apples and walnuts (vegan recipe) by Aneta O. - Recipia

Apple and Walnut Pancakes, Lenten Recipe When I want a Lenten breakfast that can be made without complicated ingredients, I prepare these apple and walnut pancakes. The batter mixes quickly, and the grated apples give it flavor and a pleasant texture. The ground walnut and rum essence are subtly felt without overpowering the apple aroma. After the batter rests for 15 minutes, the pancakes are cooked in a pan, one or more at a time, depending on the size of the pan. Quick Info Preparation time: not specified exactly in the original recipe Resting time for the batter: 15 minutes Cooking time: not specified exactly; pancakes are cooked in the pan on both sides Total time: preparation and cooking time, plus 15 minutes of resting Servings: not specified in the original recipe Difficulty: easy Recipe type: Lenten breakfast or dessert Ingredients 1 and a half cups of sparkling water 15-16 tablespoons of flour 5 tablespoons of oil 4 tablespoons of sugar 3 tablespoons of ground walnuts 2 apples 2 tablespoons of lemon juice 1 tablespoon of rum essence 1 teaspoon of baking powder A pinch of salt Oil for greasing the pan Preparation Method 1. Prepare the liquid base Put the sparkling water, salt, sugar, and 5 tablespoons of oil in a bowl. Whisk well until the sugar starts to dissolve and the mixture becomes uniform. 2. Add the flour Sift the flour and gradually incorporate it into the liquid mixture. Gradual addition helps achieve a lump-free batter. Mix after each batch of flour, without adding it all at once. 3. Incorporate the baking powder Quench the baking powder with lemon juice, then add it to the batter. Mix until evenly distributed. 4. Prepare the apples Wash the apples, peel them, and grate them with a large grater. There is no need to turn them into a puree; the grated pieces will mix into the batter and remain pleasant in each pancake. 5. Finalize the composition Add the grated apples, ground walnuts, and rum essence to the batter. Mix until the ingredients are well distributed. 6. Let the batter rest Cover or set the bowl aside and wait for 15 minutes. This time is included in the original recipe and helps the mixture settle before cooking. 7. Cook the pancakes Heat a pan and drizzle a little oil, spreading it evenly over the surface. Pour a ladle of batter into the pan. Let the pancake cook until bubbles appear on the surface. Then flip it with a spatula and continue cooking on the other side. Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the pan with a little oil when necessary. 8. Serve Place the pancakes on a plate and serve them with jam, honey, bananas, or caramelized apples. For a Lenten version, honey is not suitable, so you can choose jam, bananas, or caramelized apples. Why I make the recipe often I love the recipe because it uses common ingredients and doesn’t require milk or eggs. The apples go directly into the batter, and the walnuts give it a richer flavor than a simple pancake batter. It’s also a good way to use apples that have started to soften, without needing to prepare a separate topping. The batter is made in one bowl, and the longer part is just cooking each pancake. For me, it’s a practical recipe when I want something sweet for Lent, but I don’t want to turn on the oven. Tips and Variations Tips Sift the flour before adding it. This way, it incorporates more easily into the sparkling water and reduces the risk of lumps in the batter. The apples should be grated with a large grater, as indicated in the recipe. If they are grated too finely, they can turn into a paste and distribute differently in the mixture. Respect the 15-minute resting time. There’s no need to continuously mix the batter during this interval. The pan should be heated before adding the first ladle of batter. Use a small amount of oil, just to grease the surface. The sign that the pancake can be flipped is the appearance of bubbles on the surface. If flipped too early, the batter may still be soft and can break on the spatula. Substitutions The original recipe is already Lenten and uses sparkling water instead of animal-derived ingredients. To maintain its character, there’s no need to add milk or eggs. When serving, honey can be replaced with jam, bananas, or caramelized apples, the options mentioned in the recipe. If you want to stick to a Lenten serving, choose one of the first options, the third or the fourth option. Variations You can change only the serving method without altering the batter. The pancakes can be served on a plate with jam, banana slices, or caramelized apples. For a more pronounced walnut flavor, it can be carefully distributed in the batter so that it doesn’t remain clumped in one area. The amount remains the same as in the basic recipe: 3 tablespoons of ground walnuts. The rum essence can be felt more subtly or more intensely depending on taste, but the recipe uses 1 tablespoon. If you are making the pancakes for the first time, it’s better to stick to the indicated amount before adjusting the flavor for another round. Serving Ideas Serve the pancakes warm or at room temperature, with jam spread on top. Bananas can be placed alongside or on top of the pancakes, and caramelized apples can be used as a topping. If you’re making them for a Lenten breakfast, jam and fruits are the simplest options among those mentioned. For dessert, you can stack them and serve with one of the chosen toppings, without any other modifications to the recipe. Frequently Asked Questions Can I prepare the batter without letting it rest? The recipe calls for 15 minutes of resting, so it is recommended to keep this step. The batter is allowed to settle before cooking, and then the pancakes are cooked according to the instructions. How do I know when to flip a pancake? Wait until bubbles appear on the surface. This is the indicated sign in the recipe for flipping the pancake with the spatula. Can I serve the pancakes with honey? Yes, honey is among the serving suggestions in the recipe. However, if you want the dish to remain strictly Lenten, choose jam, bananas, or caramelized apples. Why is lemon juice added to the baking powder? In this recipe, the baking powder is quenched with lemon juice before being added to the batter. This is a step provided in the preparation method and must be done before incorporation. What can I use for serving if I don’t have jam? You can serve the pancakes with bananas or caramelized apples, both options being mentioned in the original recipe. Honey is another option, but it is not Lenten. Nutritional Values The values are approximate and refer to the total amount of ingredients in the recipe, not to an individual serving. They may vary depending on the exact amount of flour used, the size of the apples, the type of sugar, and the oil absorbed during cooking. For the entire recipe, the estimate is about 1,700-2,000 calories, 260-300 g carbohydrates, 22-30 g protein, and 65-85 g fat. Most of the calories come from flour, oil, sugar, and walnuts. The fruits contribute carbohydrates and fiber, but the exact amount depends on the apples used. Since the number of pancakes produced is not specified, it is not possible to accurately calculate the nutritional value for a single piece without weighing or counting the final portion. If you also use toppings, the jam, honey, bananas, or caramelized apples will increase the nutritional values compared to the estimate for plain pancakes. Storage and Reheating Leftover pancakes can be stored after cooling in a closed container. Since the recipe does not specify an exact shelf life, it is safer to consume them as soon as possible and check their appearance and smell before serving. To reheat, warm them in a pan, one at a time, until they are pleasant to serve again. They can also be consumed at room temperature, especially if served with jam, bananas, or caramelized apples. The topping is better added at the time of serving, not before storage.

Pancakes with apples and walnuts (vegan recipe)

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