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A skillet filled with a baked German apple pancake dusted with powdered sugar sits on a dark cloth beside a basket of red apples, with a fork and knife nearby on the dark tabletop.

German Apple Pancake (Dutch Baby) Baked with Cinnamon Apples

A German Apple Pancake is a Dutch baby-style skillet pancake baked over cinnamon apples with an egg batter that puffs into a soft, custardy center and crisp edges. Serve it warm from the pan with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 2-3 apples (About 3 cups, peeled, sliced and cut into pieces)
  • 4 tablespoons sugar (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup milk (not skim)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 5 eggs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400º.
  • In a small bowl combine 3 tablespoons of sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • Cut butter into chunks and place in a cast iron skillet or oven proof pan. Place in the oven and let melt for about 3 minutes. The butter should be melted but don't let it burn. Remove the skillet and stir the brown sugar into the butter. Spread apples on top and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture. Place in the oven and cook for 10-15 minutes until the apples are caramelized, stirring half way through.
  • While the apples are cooking, whisk together the flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, salt and nutmeg in a large bowl. Slowly add milk, whisking constantly until there are no lumps. Beat in the vanilla and eggs with a hand mixer, beating for 2 minutes until foamy. Let the batter rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove the pan of apples from the oven and pour the batter over the apple mixture. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and the center is set. The pancake will puff up substantially and then fall once removed form the oven.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
  • Let the batter rest: Let the batter rest for at least 5 minutes and up to 20 minutes if you have time.
  • Cook apples just to tender: Cook the apples until they are tender but not mushy.
  • Make it without apples: This pancake is delicious even without the apples.
  • Adjust for pan type: If you aren’t using an iron skillet, it may take a little longer to cook.
  • Simple serving options: This is great served with a little powdered sugar, or you can use maple syrup.
  • Don’t use skim milk: It won’t have the same texture with skim milk; it needs a little fat.

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg
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