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Apple Cinnamon German Pancake Recipe

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This Apple Cinnamon German Pancake is a cozy and fluffy breakfast treat that combines sautéed apples with a sweet and spiced batter. Baked to golden perfection with a delightfully puffed texture, this dish is perfect for a comforting morning meal. Featuring fresh apples, cinnamon, and a touch of vanilla, it offers a warm, aromatic flavor with optional toppings like powdered sugar, nuts, maple syrup, or whipped cream for added indulgence.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted, plus additional for sautéing)
  • 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Optional Add-ons

  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • Chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) for added crunch
  • Maple syrup for drizzling
  • Whipped cream for a touch of indulgence

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a cast-iron skillet or baking dish inside the oven while it heats up to ensure it gets very hot, which will help the pancake develop a crispy edge and puff up nicely during baking.
  2. Prepare the Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk 3 large eggs until frothy. Add 1 cup milk, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gently stir the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth with a few lumps remaining; avoid overmixing. For a richer flavor, you can substitute buttermilk for milk if desired.
  3. Cook the Apples: Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt a small amount of unsalted butter. Add the peeled, cored, and sliced apples, then sprinkle 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon over them. Sauté the apples until they become tender and caramelized, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Optionally, add a splash of lemon juice to brighten the flavor.
  4. Combine and Bake: Remove the hot skillet from the oven, add the sautéed apples evenly across the bottom, and pour the prepared batter over the apples. Immediately return the skillet to the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the pancake is puffed and golden. Avoid opening the oven door during baking to prevent deflating. For an extra golden top, broil the pancake for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully to avoid burning.

Notes

  • Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate oven temperature for best puffing results.
  • Placing the skillet in the oven before adding batter helps create crispy edges.
  • Do not overmix the batter; slight lumps are fine and will bake out.
  • Sauté apples gently to prevent burning and enhance caramelization.
  • Opening the oven door during baking can cause the pancake to collapse.
  • Optional add-ons like powdered sugar, nuts, maple syrup, or whipped cream can be added for extra flavor and texture.
  • Granny Smith apples provide tartness that balances sweetness, but Honeycrisp or Fuji are great alternatives.

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