A Simple, Sweet Moment: How a Quick Dessert Became My Go-To Comfort Food
Craving something sweet but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen? This quick, no-oven apple dessert is your answer! With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a soft, warm treat in just 5 minutes. Perfect for those moments when you need a little sweetness without the hassle.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 apple (peeled and grated)
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 200 g plain yogurt
- 350 g flour (approx.)
- 1 pinch of salt
- 50 ml milk
- 7 g instant baking powder
- Seed oil for frying
- Sugar and cinnamon (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple: Peel and grate the apple. Set it aside.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the egg, sugar, oil, and yogurt until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the flour, pinch of salt, baking powder, and milk. Mix until the batter is smooth.
- Fold in the Apple: Gently fold the grated apple into the batter.
- Fry the Pancakes: Heat some seed oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Spoon portions of the batter into the pan to form small pancakes. Fry for 2–3 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Once cooked, dust with a sprinkle of sugar and cinnamon. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a large frying pan for cooking multiple pancakes at once.
- Adjust the amount of sugar to your taste. You can reduce it for a less sweet version.
- Add a bit of vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon to the batter for added flavor.
- This recipe works with any fruit you have on hand, so feel free to experiment with pears, bananas, or berries.
- The pancakes are best enjoyed warm, fresh off the pan.