German Apple Pancakes (Apfelpfannkuchen)

Thinly sliced apples are cooked into a fluffy pancake batter, creating a delightful German breakfast treat. These are best served warm, dusted with powdered sugar and cinnamon.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

475

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£0.70

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Ingredients

Servings

1cupAll-Purpose Flour

£0.15

2tablespoonsSugar

£0.05

0.3teaspoonSalt

£0.01

3Eggs(Large)

£0.90

1cupMilk

£0.25

1teaspoonVanilla Extract

£0.15

4tablespoonsButter(Divided, 2 tbsp for apples, 2 tbsp for skillet)

£0.35

2Apples(Medium, peeled, cored and thinly sliced)

£0.80

0.5teaspoonCinnamon

£0.05

to tastePowdered Sugar(For dusting)

£0.10

to tasteGround Cinnamon(For dusting)

Total Cost

£2.81

£0.70 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
4
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced apples and cinnamon and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the apples are softened and slightly caramelized. Remove from heat.
5
Pour the pancake batter over the apples in the skillet, spreading it evenly.
6
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and drizzle it over the pancake batter.
7
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pancake is golden brown and puffed up.
8
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
9
Dust with powdered sugar and additional cinnamon before serving. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (210g)

475 kcal / 1987 kJ

Carbs

52g

20% of RDA

Fat

24g

34% of RDA

Protein

14g

28% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

22 g

24% of RDA

Sodium

220 mg

10% of RDA

Saturated Fat

15 g

75% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of regular melted butter.

Feel free to add a splash of rum or apple cider to the batter for extra flavor.

A cast iron skillet works best for this recipe as it distributes heat evenly.

If you don't have an oven-safe skillet, you can transfer the apples and batter to a greased baking dish before baking.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stove

Large oven-safe skillet (cast iron preferred)

Mixing Bowls

Whisk

Wine Pairings

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