German Apple Pancake Recipe

German Apple Pancake
German Apple Pancake

Virginia’s agriculture has always been a source of admiration for me. During the fall, Virginia is full of apples. I have been shopping at the farmers market for different varieties, and we will be picking apples in the near future. As someone who was looking for pumpkins at the end of August, it’s easy to fall into the pumpkin obsession, but apples deserve their own spotlight, as well.

The German Apple Pancake is the epitome of perfection as a fall breakfast. Brown sugar and cinnamon are added to cooked apples, which are wrapped in a cute cake batter. The apples weren’t going to get mushy when we made this for the first time, but we sliced them 1/2 inch thick to avoid that. This recipe can be made with any apple variety, but I particularly like the tart apples to counterbalance the sweetness. This dessert is delicious whether served plain or topped with powdered sugar.

Direction

There’s no need to fuss with stovetop pancakes anymore. Cooking pancakes in the oven takes less time than the stovetop method, and is even easier than cooking them on an electric griddle.

  • Using a whisk, combine all the ingredients until the mixture becomes thin, creamy, and smooth.
  • As the batter bakes, brush the sides of the skillet with the butter from the melted butter (so that the batter rises nicely).
  • I spread the melted butter in the skillet over the sliced apples, but you may spread them randomly if you prefer. No matter what you do, the taste will remain the same.
  • The batter should be spread evenly over the apples, then the skillet should be placed in the oven.
  • To serve the pancakes, sprinkle them with powdered sugar and maple syrup and bake them until fluffy and golden brown.
  • It’s when pancakes are topped with whipped cream and everyone falls into pancake bliss, but there’s no “official” step since you don’t have to do anything but munch.

What apples are best for a german apple pancake?

Because you won’t be baking the apples for as long as an apple pie would, it doesn’t really matter which kind of apple you use. Honeycrisp or Gala apples are ideal if you are making a sweeter pancake; Granny Smith or Pink Lady apples would be ideal if you are making a tart-sweet pancake.

What’s the best way to serve an oven pancake?

This German apple pancake, served fresh out of the oven in a skillet, and topped with powdered sugar, is one of my favorites. Make sure your pancake is served hot after it’s been baked. When it cools, its puffiness diminishes, so serve it immediately if you want it as puffy as possible. Slice it into wedges and drizzle maple syrup on each wedge once it’s cooled.

Hundreds of toppings can be applied to pancakes, from whipped cream to caramel sauce and ice cream to apples.

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How do i store leftovers?

The pancakes don’t freeze well, so it’s best to eat them right away. They can be kept airtight in the refrigerator for up to two days, then reheated with the garnishes.

For those of you with a pancake craving this weekend, I highly recommend trying this German apple pancake recipe!

German Apple Pancake

German Apple Pancake

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

With thin-sliced apples, powdered sugar, and maple syrup, the oversized and shareable baked pancake is topped with a simple, sweet, and special breakfast dish that can be made almost any day.

Ingredients

  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp Baking powder
  • ½ tsp Ground nutmeg
  • ¼ cup Unsalted butter
  • ½ tsp Ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup White sugar, divided
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup Unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 Large tart apple - peeled, cored and sliced

Instructions

  1. Combine the eggs, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Gradually mix in the milk while stirring continuously. Combine 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg with vanilla, melted butter, and milk. Soak the batter for one hour or overnight.German Apple Pancake Mixing
  2. The oven rack should be set in the upper-middle position, and the temperature should be set to 500 degrees (or 425 degrees for cast iron).German Apple Pancake Skillet
  3. Brush the butter up the sides of a 10-inch oven-proof skillet as it melts. Prepare 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg in a small bowl. Combine ingredients and sprinkle over butter. Arrange apple slices in the pan. Cover the apples with remaining sugar. The mixture should bubble up when placed over medium-high heat, and then be poured gently over the apples.German Apple Pancake Heat
  4. Bake for 15 minutes in a preheated oven. During the last 10 minutes of baking, reduce the heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Transfer the pancake to a serving platter and slice it into wedges.German Apple Pancake Recipe
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 4
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 455.9Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13.5gCholesterol: 236.6mgSodium: 182.2mgCarbohydrates: 51.5gFiber: 2gSugar: 37.2gProtein: 10.3g
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