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German Apple Pancake Recipe
This German Apple Pancake, also known as an Apple Dutch Baby, is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for breakfast or brunch. The recipe features a light, airy pancake batter and tender caramelized apples, creating a deliciously balanced and flavorful treat.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 279 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- ½ cup whole milk slightly warmed
- 1 large Granny Smith Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady apple, cored and sliced (peel only if desired)
- 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 stick, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground or grated nutmeg optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or pure almond extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- Powdered sugar or syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a 10-inch ovenproof skillet or cast-iron pan in the oven while it preheats.
- Prepare Batter: In a medium bowl or blender, whisk or blend together eggs, milk, vanilla extract (or almond extract), and kosher salt until very smooth. Add flour, and whisk or blend again until combined. Set aside.
- Cook Apples: Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Add butter to the skillet and allow it to melt completely, swirling to coat the bottom and sides. Add sliced apples to the skillet, spreading them out evenly. Sprinkle granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using) over the apples. Toss a bit to combine. Return the skillet to the oven and bake for about 5 minutes, until the apples start to soften.
- Combine and Bake: Carefully remove the skillet from the oven again. Stir the apples to evenly coat in sugar and butter. Pour prepared batter over softened apples in the skillet. Immediately return skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until pancake is puffed and golden brown around the edges. Avoid opening the oven during baking.
- Serve: Once baked, remove the skillet from the oven. Dust the German Apple Pancakes with powdered sugar or drizzle with syrup. Slice into wedges and serve warm.
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Notes
- Tips
- Enjoy your delcious apple pancakes!
- Preheat the Skillet: Make sure to preheat your skillet in the oven. This ensures the pancake puffs up properly and develops a crispy edge.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Use room temperature eggs and milk. This helps the batter mix more smoothly and evenly, resulting in a better rise.
- Melt Butter Completely: Allow the butter to melt completely and coat the skillet thoroughly. This prevents sticking and adds a rich flavor to the pancake.
- Bake Immediately: Pour the batter over the apples and bake immediately. This helps the pancake rise properly and prevents the batter from settling.
- Watch the Baking Time: In the last few minutes of baking, watch the pancake. It should be puffed and golden brown around the edges. Overbaking can make it dry.
Nutrition Information
Calories
279kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
157mg
(52%)
Sodium
295mg
(12%)
Potassium
174mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
609IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 295mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 609IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.