Caramelized Apple German Pancake
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Caramelized Apple German Pancake
Description
Caramelized Apple German Pancake starts by tossing peeled, thin apple slices with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice alongside granulated sugar. Butter is melted in a deep oven-safe skillet, then brown sugar is sprinkled on top to create a caramel base. The spiced apples are layered evenly over the sugar mixture and briefly baked in the oven.
A batter of flour, salt, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract is whisked smooth and poured over the caramelized apples. Baking continues until the batter is set in the center and the edges turn golden brown. The pancake puffs in the oven, enclosing the tender apple topping beneath a soft, delicate crust.
This pancake blends warm spices and caramel notes with the tender texture of baked eggs and flour. Using baking apples that hold shape, like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, ensures the apples retain some texture without becoming mushy. The dish can be served warm, showcasing its combination of soft cake and caramel-coated apple slices.
Substitutions in spices and milk types are possible according to preference. The recipe advises lightly adjusting salt if using unsalted butter and notes the option of plant-based milks. Cooking times yield a pancake with a set center and lightly browned edges indicating doneness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple peeled, thin slices
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar divided
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 egg large
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 F.
- In a small bowl, toss apple slices, 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice together; set aside.
- Cut the butter into four pieces, and place them in a deep cast iron skillet. I use this 10-inch cast iron skillet or an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- Put the skillet or baking dish in the oven for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the butter has melted.
- Take the pan out of the oven; sprinkle brown sugar over the melted butter.
- Add apple slice mixture evenly over brown sugar.
- Put the pan back in the oven while you make the remaining batter.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt.
- Whisk in milk, and continue whisking until no flour lumps remain.
- Add eggs, one at a time, and whisk until incorporated.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Take the pan out of the oven, and pour the batter over the apples.
- Bake for 18-25 minutes, or until the center is set and sides are lightly browned.
- The pancake with start to deflate once it is removed from the oven. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use baking apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp so the slices hold their shape during cooking.
- Apple pie spice at 2 ¼ teaspoons can replace individual ground spices for convenience.
- If using unsalted butter, add an extra pinch of salt to the batter.
- Any milk from skim to whole, including plant-based alternatives like almond milk, may be used.
- Cook until the center is set and edges are lightly browned, approximately 18-25 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 424 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 424kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 241mg | 80% |
| Sodium | 501mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 233mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 765IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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