Peel the apples and cut them into large pieces. This will make them easier to grate.
Grate the apples using a coarse grater.
Add the egg and sugar to the grated apples and stir well. Grated apples brown quickly, so the ingredients must be added immediately after grating.
Add the flour to the apple mixture. You must sift it beforehand to improve the texture of the final dish.
Combine all the ingredients thoroughly until you get a smooth mixture. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
Grease the pan with oil and spoon the batter into it. It is recommended to dip the spoon in cold water beforehand, so that the batter does not stick to it and the pancakes will come out more uniform.
Fry the pancakes on both sides until golden brown.
Prepared apple pancakes can be served for breakfast immediately after preparation. They go well with sour cream, as well as various types of jam, according to taste. Enjoy!
Notes
Use firm, slightly tart apples (like Granny Smith or similar) so the pancakes stay juicy but not mushy while frying.
If the apples are very juicy, add 1–2 extra teaspoons of flour so the batter is thick enough and the pancakes hold their shape in the pan.
Keep the heat at medium, not high; otherwise the pancakes brown too fast on the outside while staying raw in the center.
For lighter pancakes, use a non stick pan and only a thin layer of oil, wiping the surface with a paper towel between batches if needed.
Serve the pancakes immediately, while the edges are still slightly crisp; after cooling they soften, but you can reheat them briefly in a dry pan.