Four fluffy golden-brown pancakes pile enticingly upon each other, topped with glittering caramelized apples and a scattering of toasted pecan bits. The whole masterpiece is drizzled with deep honey-amber syrup, pooling onto the plate below. The plate brings a splash of color, showcasing seasonal vibes with the harmony of taste and sight.

Celeriac Pancakes with Caramelized Apples and Toasted Pecan Syrup

Name: Celeriac Pancakes with Caramelized Apples and Toasted Pecan Syrup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 medium-size celeriac peeled and grated; 4 big apple cored and thinly sliced; 1/2 cup pecan toasted and chopped; 2 cups pancake mix of your favorite brand; 1 1/2 cups milk; 2 large egg; 1/2 cup unsalted butter divided; 1 cup maple syrup; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; icing sugar for dusting; a pinch salt

Sweet, earthy, hearty, and surprisingly delightful.

Category Breakfast

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style American

Technique Stirring

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · October 12, 2025

A little about this dish

Experience the surprise of celeriac in this American breakfast recipe, which features this earthy root vegetable in an unexpected, yet familiar way. Celeriac, the unsung hero of the vegetable world, adds a sweet, nutty flavor and is paired here with crisp apple for a refreshing contrast.

Ingredients (for 4)

Medium-size celeriac — 2 — peeled and grated
Big apple — 4 — cored and thinly sliced
Pecan — 1/2 cup — toasted and chopped
Pancake mix of your favorite brand — 2 cups
Milk — 1 1/2 cups
Large egg — 2
Unsalted butter — 1/2 cup — divided
Maple syrup — 1 cup
Ground cinnamon — 1 teaspoon
Icing sugar — — for dusting
Salt — a pinch

Preparation

Step 1 — 🥣🥛🥚

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of pancake mix, 2 grated medium-size celeriacs, 1 1/2 cups of milk, and 2 large eggs. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
Step 2 — 🍳🥞🔥

Heat 1/4 cup of unsalted butter on a non-stick pan over medium heat. Pour in a ladle of the batter to form pancakes, cooking each side until golden brown.
Step 3 — 🥞🔥💨

Set the pancakes aside and keep them warm.
Step 4 — 🍎🔥🍳

Melt the remaining butter in the pan, add 4 big cored and thinly sliced apples and cook until they appear caramelized or golden brown.
Step 5 — 🍯🌰🔥

In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/2 cup of toasted and chopped pecans until warm.
Step 6 — 🥞🍎🍯

To serve, stack pancakes on a plate, top with some caramelized apples, pour over the warm syrup, and finish with a dusting of icing sugar.

A final fox tip

Celeriac, often overlooked in the vegetable aisle, is actually packed with vitamins and minerals. This recipe takes advantage of its unique flavor profile, while including it in a quintessential American breakfast genre, pancakes. For a vegan or gluten-free version, substitute with the appropriate pancake mix and non-dairy alternatives. Let your kids top their pancakes with the caramelized apples and a drizzle of syrup for a fun, interactive meal. You can also add a sprinkle of flax seeds or chia seeds to the batter for extra fiber.