German Apple Pancake
A fluffy, custardy German Apple Pancake (Dutch baby) baked over caramelized cinnamon-spiced apples, creating crisp edges and a soft, tender center—perfect for special breakfasts or weekend brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
4 large eggs
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup white sugar, divided
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 large tart apple, peeled, cored, and sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, flour, 1 tbsp sugar, baking powder, and salt. Gradually whisk in milk.
- Add vanilla, melted butter, and 1/2 tsp nutmeg. Let batter rest for 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet and brush it up the sides.
- Mix 1/4 cup sugar with cinnamon and 1/2 tsp nutmeg; sprinkle over melted butter.
- Arrange apple slices in the skillet and sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup sugar on top.
- Heat skillet over medium-high until bubbling, then slowly pour rested batter over apples.
- Bake 15 minutes at 425°F, then reduce oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake 10 minutes more.
- Slide pancake onto a serving platter and cut into wedges to serve.
Notes
Add a splash of lemon juice to brighten the apples.
Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with caramel for a dessert-like finish.
Swap apples for pears or berries.
Add cardamom for extra warmth and aroma.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pancake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
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