In a large mixing bowl combine dry ingredients and mix well.
In a separate bow, whisk together wet ingredients (except apple butter).
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix together just until a batter forms. Make sure to scrape the sides with a spatula to incorporate all the dry ingredients. Do not overmix - it is okay if the batter is lumpy. This is a thick batter, it should be just pourable. If you find the batter is too thick, add additional milk in 1 tablespoon increments.
Use a small ladle or measuring cup to pour batter onto a greased skillet at medium high heat (I find 325 - 350F is best). Use the back of the ladle to get pancakes into the size and shape you want, if necessary.
Make a generous swirl of apple butter on top of the pancake batter.
Cook until bubbles start to form and underside is browned. Flip and continue to cook until finished.
Notes
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Putting your apple butter in a squeezable condiment bottle will make swirling super easy!
Don't want all the hassle of pancakes from scratch? You can totally use a pancake mix and then top it with a swirl of apple butter when cooking!