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Caramelized Apple German Pancake

Dutch baby puff pancake with caramelized apple topping.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 424 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup thin apple slices peeled
  • 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 large eggs

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oven to 350 F.
  2. In a small bowl, toss apple slices, 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice together; set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. Put the skillet or baking dish in the oven for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the butter has melted.
  5. Take the pan out of the oven; sprinkle brown sugar over the melted butter.
  6. Add apple slice mixture evenly over brown sugar.
  7. Put the pan back in the oven while you make the remaining batter.
  8. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt.
  9. Whisk in milk, and continue whisking until no flour lumps remain.
  10. Add eggs, one at a time, and whisk until incorporated.
  11. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  12. Take the pan out of the oven, and pour the batter over the apples.
  13. Bake for 18-25 minutes, or until the center is set and sides are lightly browned.
  14. The pancake with start to deflate once it is removed from the oven. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Apple slices - I recommend using a baking apple that will hold its shape like a Granny Smith apples or Honeycrisps.
  • Spices: You can use 2 ¼ teaspoons of apple pie spice in place of the spices listed in the recipe.
  • Butter - I use salted butter. If using unsalted butter, add an extra pinch or two of salt. 
  • Brown sugar - Light or dark brown sugar will work.
  • Milk - Any milk from skim milk to whole milk will work. You can also use plant-based milk, like almond milk, in this recipe.
  • Nutrition values are estimates.

Nutrition Information

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 (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 765IU (15%) Vitamin C 1.4mg (2%) Calcium 125mg (13%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 424

% 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.