German Apple Pancake
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This German Apple Pancake is loaded with sweet apples and an eggy, puffy pancake. Spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this is a perfect breakfast treat.
This German Apple Pancake is very similar to a Dutch Baby Pancake. This is an easy German Pancake Recipe that even the big kids can make themselves. Perfect for a simple delicious breakfast (or even dinner).
How to Make Easy German Apple Pancakes
First, preheat the oven to 400ºF. Place your 12 inch cast iron skillet or 8 x 8 inch baking dish in the oven with the butter. As the oven heats up it will warm up the pan and melt the butter. Remove the pan as soon as the butter has melted.
In a large mixing bowl combine the eggs and milk, stir until the eggs are well beaten. Add in the flour, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg and stir to combine. An easy way to mix this German pancake is in a blender, it will come out nice and smooth every time.
Pour the batter into the hot skillet or pan with the melted butter. Top with apple slices and bake for 20-25 minutes. The pancake will puff up while in the oven, which is totally normal. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
How to Make Caramel Sauce for German Apple Pancakes
While the German Apple Pancake is baking in the oven prepare the Caramel Sauce to drizzle over the top or serve with the pancakes when they are ready to serve.
In a sauce pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add in the heavy cream and brown sugar, stir until the sugar has dissolved.
Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. The mixture will change color and begin to thicken as it cooks. Remove from the heat and add in the vanilla, stir to combine.
Drizzle over warm German Apple Pancakes.
Ingredients for German Apple Pancakes Recipe
To make this Easy German Apple Pancake Recipe you will need:
- Eggs
- Flour
- Milk
- Brown Sugar
- Salt
- Vanilla
- Butter
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Apples
What Kind of Apples can I use for Apple Pancakes?
For this recipe I used Gala Apples, they don’t get mushy and have a sweet flavor. You can also use Granny Smith, Jonagold, Pink Lady or Golden Delicious. I would not recommend using Red Delicious, they get too mushy when baked.
German Apple Pancake Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 Gala apples, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
Caramel Sauce (optional)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF. Place butter in 12 inch cast iron skillet (or 8 x 8 inch baking dish). Place the skillet into the oven as it heats up to melt the butter. Remove as soon as the butter is melted.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk and eggs. Stir until the eggs are beaten.
- Add in the vanilla, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the hot skillet with the butter. Top with sliced apples.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Caramel Sauce
- While the pancake bakes cook the prepare the caramel sauce.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add in the milk and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Bring to a boil and continue to simmer for 5 minutes until thickened and turned a light brown color.
- Remove from the heat and add in the vanilla. Drizzle over warm german pancakes.
Nutrition
This German Apple Pancake is loaded with sweet apples and an eggy, puffy pancake. Spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this is a perfect breakfast treat.
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