German Apple Pancake Recipe
๐ Total Time: 35 minutes
๐ฅ Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 tart apples ๐
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 lemon ๐
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter ๐ง
- 3 eggs ๐ฅ
- 3/4 cup milk ๐ฅ
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Confectioners’ sugar for dusting
Instructions:
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Prep Apples: Start by peeling and slicing the tart apples. Granny Smith, Jonagold, or McIntosh varieties work well for this recipe. Toss the sliced apples in a bowl with sugar, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and ground cinnamon until evenly coated.
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Cook Apples: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated apple slices and cook until they are just soft, which should take about 3 minutes. Once done, remove the skillet from the heat and set it aside.
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450ยฐF (230ยฐC).
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Prepare Batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until well blended. Then, gradually whisk in the flour and salt until you have a slightly lumpy batter.
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Brown Butter: In an oven-proof 10-inch skillet (a well-seasoned cast iron skillet works great), melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until it just begins to brown, about 2 minutes.
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Assemble Pancake: Once the butter is browned, spread the cooked apples evenly across the bottom of the skillet. Then, pour the batter over the apples.
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Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until the pancake is golden brown and puffed, approximately 20 minutes.
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Serve: Carefully invert the pancake onto a large platter. Sprinkle the remaining lemon juice over the top and dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving.
This German Apple Pancake is a delightful breakfast or brunch option, especially during the winter months or for a festive Christmas morning treat. Enjoy its fluffy texture and delightful blend of tart apples and sweet cinnamon flavors! ๐ฅ๐
