Yield: 8 servings

Apple German Pancake

german apple pancake in a cast iron skillet
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

For the batter:

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

For the apples:

  • 2 SweeTango or Granny Smith apples -- peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat the over to 375 degrees.
  2. Add eggs, milk, flour, sugar, vanilla and salt to a blender and puree. You can refrigerate the batter overnight if desired.
  3. Melt butter in a cast iron or oven-safe nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, making sure to coat sides of skillet.
  4. Add apples to skillet, along with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook for about 10 minutes until tender.
  5. Pour batter over cooked apples and bake in the oven until cooked through and golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired. Slice into wedges to serve.

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