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Lighter German Apple Pancake – Easy 30-Minute Apfelpfannkuchen

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A quick and easy German apple pancake that puffs up beautifully in the oven, with caramelized apples and a light, tender texture. Perfect for a cozy weekend brunch or a special weekday breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium apples (about 300g), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith recommended)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ½ cup milk (2% or whole milk recommended)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a 10-inch oven-safe skillet (cast iron or non-stick) in the oven while it preheats.
  2. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and swirl to melt. Add sliced apples, sugar, and cinnamon; stir to coat. Return skillet to oven and bake for 5 minutes.
  3. While apples bake, whisk together flour and salt in a medium bowl. In a separate large bowl, whisk eggs vigorously for 1 minute until frothy. Whisk in milk and vanilla. Pour wet ingredients into dry and whisk gently until just combined (a few lumps are fine).
  4. After 5 minutes, remove skillet from oven. Pour batter evenly over the hot apples. Immediately return to oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, until puffed, golden brown around edges, and center is set. Do not open oven during first 10 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve immediately. Slice into wedges.

Notes

For best puff, ensure skillet is hot and ingredients are at room temperature. Do not overmix batter. Do not open oven during first 10 minutes of baking. Serve immediately as pancake deflates quickly.

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