German Apple Pancake
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German Apple Pancake
Description
This recipe mixes eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, flour, and salt into a smooth, frothy batter, with chopped Granny Smith apples folded in. The batter is poured into a hot skillet with melted butter and baked at high heat until puffed and edges are golden. The apples within soften but maintain shape, contributing texture and sweetness.
The pancake is finished by squeezing fresh lemon juice over the top and dusting it with confectioners' sugar, adding brightness and moderate sweetness. This makes a pleasant breakfast or brunch dish, showcasing the combination of fluffy batter and tart apple pieces.
The recipe can be customized for sweeteners, flours, or fruit additions, including various berries or toppings like whipped cream or jam. Using a cast iron skillet or oven-safe pan ensures even cooking and crisp edges.
Ingredients
- 6 egg
- 1 cup milk 2%
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1- 1 1/2 cup apple chopped about 1 - 2 apples, Granny Smith variety
- 6 tablespoons butter salted
- lemon juice fresh squeezed
- confectioners sugar
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl, add eggs, milk, vanilla, and sugar. Mix with a hand mixer on medium speed for 30-60 seconds until well combined and frothy. Or blend in a blender.
- Add flour and salt and mix again until batter is smooth.
- Add butter to cast iron skillet, or other oven safe skillet or dutch oven and melt either by putting in your hot oven or on stovetop over medium heat. Just melt the butter, be sure that it does not burn.
- Fold apple into batter and then pour batter into hot cast iron.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until very puffy and edges are golden brown.
- Squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the top and sprinkle with confectioner's sugar and serve!
Notes
- This dish is best prepared in a 10 or 12-inch oven-safe skillet, cast iron preferred.
- Incorporate air into the batter using a hand mixer, blender, or whisk to achieve fluffiness.
- Substitute apples with fresh berries or reduce the apple amount to your preference.
- Flour can be replaced with gluten-free or nut flours; sugar substitutes or natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup are options.
- Toppings may be varied using berries, maple syrup, chocolate chips, whipped cream, or jam for different flavor profiles.
- Using 1 to 1 1/2 cups apples balances flavor and texture but can be adjusted.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 197mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 279mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 644IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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