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German Apple Pancake
Rich, caramelized apples and a fluffy pancake batter come together in this easy German apple pancake recipe. It's the perfect wholesome family breakfast recipe!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time, divided
28 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 211 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine:
German , American
Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ⅔ cup half and half cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3-4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into ¼ inch slices
- ¼ Cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, ground
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup raisins optional
- ¼ cup pecans, chopped optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 500 degrees.
- In a medium sized bowl combine flour, sugar, and salt. In another medium sized bowl combine eggs, cream, and vanilla. Add liquid ingredients to dry and whisk until blended. Set aside.
- Heat butter in an ovenproof nonstick skillet (we always use cast iron), over medium-high heat until sizzling. Add apples, brown sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon. Stir frequently until apples are golden brown, around 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add lemon juice, raisins and pecans, if using. Stir until combined. Pour batter over top of apples and place immediately into your oven. Reduce temperature to 425 degrees. Bake until edges are brown and puffy, around 18 minutes.
- Remove skillet from oven and loosen the edges of the pancake with a rubber spatula. Dump pancake upside down on to your serving platter. Cut into wedges, and serve. Here is a list of topping ideas if needed. And, here's a list of what to serve with pancakes for you to choose from as the perfect accompaniment!
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Notes
- Apple swap: Don’t have Granny Smith apples? Use Honeycrisp, Gala, or Golden Delicious apples instead- they work just as well for this apple pancake recipe.
- Fruit fun: You can also tweak this German pancake recipe and add in other fruits of your choice. Chopped peaches, apricots, and blueberries are great choices.
- Milk matters: While you can definitely use skim milk or plant-based milk for this recipe, I would recommend using full-fat milk for this oven-baked pancake recipe for the best flavor and texture.
- Cook right: Since these are made in the oven, they can get overcooked and brown up pretty quickly. Keep an eye on them and get them out at the right time!
Nutrition Information
Calories
211kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
202mg
(8%)
Potassium
205mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
274IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 202mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 205mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 274IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.