German Apple Pancakes should be on your bucket list if you love apples and pancakes! With a little whipped cream and some syrup they are divine!
I had a German Apple Pancake like this for the first time more then 20 years ago and it was love at first sight and taste! I always loved pancakes but this one is different.
German Apple Pancakes should be on every apple and pancake lovers bucket list! I am not kidding, they are divine!
We always use a cast iron skillet to make this recipe but it is not a must. You just need a skillet that can go into your oven.
There is just something about how the house smells while the apples and cinnamon are cooking. Just thinking about it makes me wish I had one right now!
This German Apple Pancake is fabulous for breakfast, brunch, dinner or dessert. Yes, I mentioned dinner. I know I can't be the only one that loves breakfast for dinner on occasion.
You can include pecans and raisins if you desire! They just add a little something special to this already delicious German Apple Pancake!
Ingredients in German Apple Pancake
- flour
- sugar
- salt
- eggs
- half and half cream
- vanilla
- butter
- apples
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- lemon juice
- raisins
- pecans
How to make a German Apple Pancake
Preheat your oven to 500 degrees.
In a medium sized bowl combine flour, sugar, and salt. In another medium sized bowl combine eggs, cream, and vanilla. Add liquid ingredients to dry and whisk until blended. Set aside.
Heat butter in an ovenproof nonstick skillet (we always use cast iron), over medium-high heat until sizzling.
Add apples, brown sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon.
Stir frequently until apples are golden brown, around 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and add lemon juice, raisins and pecans, if using.
Stir until combined.
Pour batter over top of apples and place immediately into your oven.
Reduce temperature to 425 degrees.
Bake until edges are brown and puffy, around 18 minutes.
Remove skillet from oven and loosen the edges of the pancake with a rubber spatula.
Dump pancake upside down on to your serving platter. Cut into wedges, and serve with whatever pancake toppings you desire. Also, if you need a gentle nudge in the right direction, check out this what to serve with pancakes post. I'm sure you'll find something that suits your fancy!
Enjoy!
If you are interested in having a peek at some of our other apple recipes I will list a few of our favorites below.
Other Delicious Apple Recipes to Try
The Best Apple Upside Down Cake
Caramel Apple Pecan Raisin Crisp
Have a look at our video! My son is a carpenter's apprentice and he has many nicks and dings on his hands. That is why he is wearing the blue gloves! Just in case you are wondering.
German Apple Pancake Video
German Apple Pancake
Equipment
- cast iron skillet oven proof skillet
Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ⅔ cup half and half cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3-4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into ¼ inch slices
- ¼ Cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup raisins optional
- ¼ cup pecans, chopped optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 500 degrees.
- In a medium sized bowl combine flour, sugar, and salt. In another medium sized bowl combine eggs, cream, and vanilla. Add liquid ingredients to dry and whisk until blended. Set aside.
- Heat butter in an ovenproof nonstick skillet (we always use cast iron), over medium-high heat until sizzling. Add apples, brown sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon. Stir frequently until apples are golden brown, around 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add lemon juice, raisins and pecans, if using. Stir until combined. Pour batter over top of apples and place immediately into your oven. Reduce temperature to 425 degrees. Bake until edges are brown and puffy, around 18 minutes.
- Remove skillet from oven and loosen the edges of the pancake with a rubber spatula. Dump pancake upside down on to your serving platter. Cut into wedges, and serve. Here is a list of topping ideas if needed. And, here's a list of what to serve with pancakes for you to choose from as the perfect accompaniment!
Notes
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