Caramelized Apple German Pancakes

Light and airy Caramelized Apple German Pancakes are a delicious twist on the usual puff pancake or Dutch baby recipe!

I can remember the first time that I had German pancakes.

I thought they were the most amazing pancakes ever because of the way that they puffed up while they were baking.

I still love the way the pancakes get all puffed while they’re baking.

I also love how delicious they are, and these Caramelized Apple German Pancakes are especially tasty.  The cinnamon-sugar apples caramelize in the pan and create a buttery, caramel-y topping that bakes right into the pancake.

Caramelized apple german pancakes are especially good served warm right out of the oven – no syrup necessary.

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• Dutch Baby

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Caramelized Apple German Pancake

Puff pancake with caramelized apple topping.

Author:I Heart Eating

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings:4 servings

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple pancake, Dutch baby, German pancake

Print Rate

5 from 8 votes

Ingredients

• 1 c . thin apple slices (peeled)
• 1/4 c . granulated sugar (divided)
• 1 tsp . ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp . ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp . ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp . allspice
• 1/4 c . butter
• 1/4 c . brown sugar
• 3/4 c . all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp . salt
• 1 c . milk
• 1/2 tsp . vanilla
• 5 large eggs

Instructions

• Heat the oven to 350 F.
• In a small bowl, toss apple slices, 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice together; set aside.
• Cut the butter into four pieces, and place them in a deep cast iron skillet. I use this 10-inch cast iron skillet or an 8x8-inch baking dish.
• Put the skillet or baking dish in the oven for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the butter has melted.
• Take the pan out of the oven; sprinkle brown sugar over the melted butter.
• Add apple slice mixture evenly over brown sugar.
• Put the pan back in the oven while you make the remaining batter.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt.
• Whisk in milk, and continue whisking until no flour lumps remain.
• Add eggs, one at a time, and whisk until incorporated.
• Stir in the vanilla extract.
• Take the pan out of the oven, and pour the batter over the apples.
• Bake for 18-25 minutes, or until the center is set and sides are lightly browned.
• The pancake with start to deflate once it is removed from the oven. Serve warm.

Notes

*Nutrition facts have been estimated.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1servingCalories: 424kcal (21%)Carbohydrates: 52g (17%)Protein: 11g (22%)Fat: 19g (29%)Saturated Fat: 10g (50%)Cholesterol: 241mg (80%)Sodium: 501mg (21%)Potassium: 233mg (7%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 32g (36%)Vitamin A: 765IU (15%)Vitamin C: 1.4mg (2%)Calcium: 125mg (13%)Iron: 2.2mg (12%)

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adapted from The Kitchn