Prepare the apple

• Peel the apples, remove the cores and grate or finely dice them.
• Set aside a small handful for topping.

Make the batter

• Whisk the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and sugar in a large bowl.
• In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter and vanilla extract.
• Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
• Fold in the grated apple.

Rest the batter

• Let the batter rest so the flour hydrates and the pancakes turn out fluffy.

Cook the pancakes

• Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and melt a little butter.
• Pour a small ladle of batter per pancake.
• Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until golden.

Serve

• Stack the pancakes and top with the reserved apple, a dusting of cinnamon and a drizzle of maple syrup or honey.