Come say hi to Amy on Faces of Beauty today!
First of all, today is my mom’s birthday! Happy birthday to the most amazing, beautiful, smart, hilarious, tender-hearted, Godly woman on the face of this planet. I could not have been more blessed to have you and Daddy as parents!
When we were younger we would have a big breakfast once a week on Sundays. When apples were in season (read: when they fell off the apple tree in our backyard) my mom would always make a huge batch of applesauce for us to eat on the side with dinner and on top of our pancakes and waffles on the big breakfast days. And y’all, my mom is the greatest cook in the world.
IHOP ain’t got nothin’ on her!
Last night as I pondered what in the world I would do for breakfast I remembered that it was Mommy’s birthday…so I’m celebrating in style by making homemade cinnamon applesauce to go over a stack of pancakes!
HOMEMADE CINNAMON APPLESAUCE
- 2 large apples (I used the 2 Honeycrisp that were in our fridge)
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon
- juice of 1/2 a lemon
- pinch of salt
Y’all, this is so easy it’s not even funny. Peel (or don’t – whatever you prefer) the apples. Cut them into cubes and put the cubes in a pot with a lid. Dump the rest of the ingredients in there and toss to combine. Cover with the lid and cook over medium low heat for about 5 minutes or until you see that the apples are releasing their juices. Uncover and simmer for 15-20 more minutes until the sauce has thickened a little bit. Take off the heat and let cool a bit before using.
Easy, right? The great thing is that when you start with great apples you get a great result every time. In fact, you could probably cut out the sugar unless you’re using a more sour apple.
Nobody likes sour applesauce. Trust me.
The pancakes are just as simple, too. Guys, it’s almost a crime how simply this comes together!
SUPER SIMPLE PANCAKES
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg white
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla
- pinch of salt
Stir everything together til combined. Heat a skillet over medium low heat. Cook the pancakes (I measured them out with a 1/3 measuring cup) about 2-3 minutes on each side. Done and done.
I figure it’s Friday, we need to keep this as easy as we can, right?
Right!
I’ll find out this afternoon if I made it to the next round in the Foodbuzz Project Food Blog series! I can’t wait…I have been brainstorming ideas for the next couple of challenges and I promise I won’t disappoint 🙂
Happy Birthday Mommy, and happy Friday to all!
Looks so yummy!!!! Might have to give this one a try 🙂
Happy birthday to your Mommy!
Happy birthday to Heather’s mom! 😀
I LOVE that pic of her and your dad. So sweet, and it makes you smile.
I’ve made apple butter before, but not apple sauce. Wonder what’s the difference?
i think the main difference is texture…apple butter has always been super smooth and meant for spreading on bread and i’ve always had applesauce with more texture…and fewer spices 🙂 don’t know if that’s the only difference, but that’s what i’ve seen 🙂
happy bday to your mama! my dad’s bday was oct 7th!
the food looks….amazing!!!! 🙂
How many servings are the pancakes?!
GOOD LUCK with the project FoodBuzz! How long does it go on for anyways?
this made 3 pancakes, and i used a 1/3 cup measuring cup to pour the batter. and thanks, but i actually found out yesterday that i didn’t advance…but the challenges go on through december!
Happy birthday to your mom! Those pancakes look absolutely amazing! I just ate breakfast and I am already hungry again after seeing them 🙂
Happy Bday to your momma! The apples look delicious – and congrats on making it to the next round on PFB!
no added liquids needed to the apple sauce?? looks awesome!
These look absolutely delightful! Thanks for the easy recipe – I love applesauce!
Happy birthday to your Mom! I love applesauce on my pancakes. I use it when I’m out of syrup.
Mmm i’ll never ever forget my great-grandmother’s homemade cinnamony applesauce.. it was to DIE for!
HAPPY BDAY MOMMA!! She is precious!!! I know she has to be awesome bc she raised YOU and you are awesome.
I LOVE that meal- screams fall!!
Apple sauce on pancakes sounds like my kind of topping! I’ll have to try it. Happy Birthday Heather’s Dish Mom!
Happy Birthday to your mom!! Pancakes look bomb, too. In fact, you are making me crave pancakes big time now!
I really don’t think there is anything better than fresh applesauce. I loved making this on cold nights as a kid.
Good genes girl! My nanny makes apple butter, mmmm! This recipe looks fantastic.
I love apple pancakes! I think this needs to happen in my kitchen this weekend…
Love this! My roommate and I were just talking about homemade applesauce yesterday!
Aw happy birthday to your mom. Hope she has a great day! And good luck with Foodbuzz!
As if I didn’t already LOVE apples, now I’m going to have to try that homemade apple sauce! Yum!! It looks like a perfect fall treat 🙂
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HEATHER’S MOM !! 😀 she sounds awesome.
those pancakes look great!
Looks good Heather and happy bday to your mom! 🙂
We always had pancakes on our birthdays when we were kids. I think Jason and I need to start doing that!
This brought back great memories of my mom canning applesauce and peaches and other seasonal fruits and veggies.
Happy Birthday to your mom!
Delicious breakfast! Apple-cinnamon is my favorite flavors combos for breakfast. And happy birthday to your mom – that pic of your parents is too cute. I hope you make it through to the next round! Your dinner party menu was awesome.
It’s awesome how simple apple sauce is! Plus it tastes so much better than store bought.
omg mom’s homemade applesauce is the BEST!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMY! LOVE YOU!
Happy Birthday to your Mama!
I hope you get to the next round, Heather:-).
Looks wonderful!! I voted for you…so GOODLUCK!!! (and you look just like your mom…lucky lady!)
Mmmm – this is the Perfect Fall weekend breakfast! I’m coming over for the leftovers….(are there any?) 😉
Loving the thickness and chunkiness of this sauce! And cinn in anything makes it even better!
I think I just found my kids favorite new recipe! These babies will grace our table this Saturday morning. Thank you!
your parents are cute! Happy birthday to your mom!
your applesauce looks so nice and chunky! may have to try it soon:-)
happy birthday to mamma heather’s dish 😉
I loveeee baked apples/stovetop apples….allll that jazz. I need to try making my own pancakes though.. believe it or not, I always use box mix and doctor it up!
I am crossing my fingers for you for PFB!
Good luck with Food Buzz! I can’t wait to see the next round – I’m sure it will be even better then the first 3.
That applesauce looks delicious. I only wish you posted it yesterday – I was craving applesauce and had just run out! Doesn’t mean I can’t make it this weekend though. 🙂
I love making homemade applesauce. So easy and delicious.
Happy Birthday to your mama! 🙂
Happy Birthday to your beautiful mom!
I heart cinnamon apples!
Happy birthday to your mom!
Pancakes are necessary on Friday right? 🙂
I might have to make this for breakfast one day soon because it is so easy. Perhaps it can be a special breakfast for the family this weekend. 🙂
Happy birthday to your mom! And your applesauce looks delectable. 🙂
Happy Birthday to your Mom!!!
Speaking of applesauce.. we are going (hopefully) apple picking this weekend and I’m going to make soooo much applesauce! We have a little mill thing too!