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 loaded with sweet apples and an eggy, puffy pancake. Spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this is a perfect breakfast treat.
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.