step 1
Make the Spiced Apple Filling. In a sauce pan over medium heat, cook the Unsalted Butter (1 Tbsp), Dark Brown Sugar (3 Tbsp), Granny Smith Apples (3), Ground Ginger (1/8 tsp), Ground Cloves (1/8 tsp), Ground Nutmeg (1/8 tsp), Ground Cinnamon (1/4 tsp), and Lemon (1/2), stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes. Drain off any liquid. Set aside.
step 2
Meanwhile, prepare the Maple Whipped Cream. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat together the Heavy Cream (1 cup), Pure Maple Syrup (1/4 cup), and Salt (1/4 tsp) until soft peaks form. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
step 3
To make the Pancake Batter, whisk together the All-Purpose Flour (1 3/4 cups), Baking Soda (3/4 tsp), Baking Powder (1 tsp), Granulated Sugar (1 1/2 Tbsp), and Salt (1/2 tsp) in a large bowl.
step 4
In another container, lightly whisk the Eggs (3), then whisk in the Buttermilk (1 1/3 cups) and Sour Cream (1/2 cup).
step 5
Add the egg yolk mixture to the flour mixture and mix until well combined; the batter will be lumpy. Set aside.
step 6
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the Eggs (5) on high speed until stiff but not dry peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, gently stir the whites into the batter in two additions.
step 7
Make the Ebelskiver. Brush the wells of a filled-pancake pan with some Unsalted Butter (3 Tbsp). Heat over low-medium heat until the butter bubbles. Pour 1 Tbsp of the batter into each well and cook for 2 minutes.
step 8
Spoon a mounded 1/2 tsp of the apple filling into the center of each pancake and top with 1 more tablespoon of the batter. Cook until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes more.
step 9
Using 2 skewers or toothpicks, carefully turn and flip the pancakes over. Cook until golden and crispy, about 3 minutes more.
step 10
Transfer the pancakes to a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter and filling.
step 11
In a small bowl, combine Powdered Confectioners Sugar (1 Tbsp) and Ground Cinnamon (1/4 tsp) and sprinkle lightly over the pancakes.
step 12
Be sure to let the filled pancakes cool slightly before eating. Serve with maple whipped cream. Enjoy!
