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 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

5 items

Cost

£0.70/serving

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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

Instructions

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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