Description
This German Apple Pancake is the ultimate comforting breakfast—soft, custardy, and baked with caramelized apples and cinnamon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar
- Maple syrup
- Oven-safe skillet (9–10 inches, cast iron preferred)
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or hand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Knife and cutting board
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Melt butter in the skillet. Add apple slices, sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for about 5 minutes until apples are soft and lightly caramelized.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, flour, milk, salt, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour batter evenly over the apples in the hot skillet.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, until puffed and golden.
- Carefully invert pancake onto a plate so apples are on top. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with maple syrup.
Notes
- Enjoy warm for best flavor.
- Substitute apples based on preference.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg