Recipe Details
Fluffy pancakes meet a warm, cinnamon-spiced apple topping with walnuts and zesty lemon—perfect for trailblazers craving a sweet, hearty breakfast after a chilly night outdoors.
Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
20min
| Characteristic | Details |
|---|---|
| Difficulty: | Super easy |
| Cost: | Cheap |
| Category: | Camping Breakfasts |
| Seasons: | All |
Ingredients
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For 2 Serving(s)
Apple Topping
| 1 Medium | Apple of choice |
| 2 tbsp | Brown Sugar |
| 1/2 tsp | Lemon zest |
| 1/2 tsp | Cinnamon |
| 1/2 tsp | Arrowroot starch |
| 2 tbsp | Walnuts, chopped |
| 6 tbsp | Maple Syrup |
Pancakes
| 1 cup | Bisquick pancake mix |
| 1/2 cup | Water |
| 1 tbsp | Oil |
| 4 tbsp | Ghee butter |
Trailblazer Apple Pancakes Directions
- In a small pot, combine 1 diced medium apple (about 5 oz), 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, and 2 tbsp water. Cook over medium heat (camp stove or fire) for 5 minutes until apples soften but stay firm, stirring occasionally.
- Mix 1/2 tsp arrowroot starch with 1 tsp water, add to the pot, and cook for 1 minute until the juices thicken into a syrup. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix 1 cup Bisquick with 2/3 cup water until smooth (no egg for trail; if car camping with a cooler, add 1 fresh egg per box instructions). The batter makes four 8" pancakes. If you find the batter is too thin, add a bit more pancake mix.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp ghee butter per pancake. Pour 1/4 of the batter (about 1/3 cup) into the skillet to form an 8" pancake.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on top, then flip and cook 1-2 minutes until golden. Repeat for all 4 pancakes, using 1 tbsp ghee each time.
- Stack 2 pancakes per plate (2 servings). Spoon half the apple topping (with 3 tbsp syrup) over each stack and sprinkle with a bit of cinnamon.
Recipe Notes
- For car camping with a cooler, add 1 fresh egg to the Bisquick batter per box instructions for fluffier pancakes; omit egg for lightweight trail trips.
- Pack Bisquick, brown sugar, and arrowroot starch in sealed bags; pre-chop walnuts and zest lemon at home if possible.
- Adjust sweetness with extra brown sugar or tartness with more lemon zest to taste.
- Substitute ghee with oil if preferred, though ghee adds rich flavor and trail-friendly stability.
Nutrition facts
Per Serving
| Kcal: | 540 kcal |
| Fibers (g): | 3g |
| Sodium (mg): | 600mg |
| Carbs: | 60g |
| Sugar (g): | 30g |
| Fat: | 25g |
| Saturated fat (g): | 12g |
| Cholesterol: | 40mg |
| Proteins: | 5g |