Since I was little Sunday mornings always meant my dad would make either pancakes or waffles. Sometimes, to gross us out, he would even add food coloring (I mean what kid wouldn't want a green pancake I ask?!) We used to love it. I've tried to continue the tradition and make them most Sundays.
Today, I decided to be daring and break the mold - I made a German Apple Pancake. Oh my was it good! I've had it at restaurants but always thought it must be difficult to make - was I wrong! I think I'm going to have to add it to my repertoire. I got the recipe from "The Best of Waffles & Pancakes - A Cookbook". The recipe is too good not to share.
German Apple Pancake
1 cup milk
3 large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
2 Tablespoons butter
2 medium cooking apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored & cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Confectioner's sugar, for dusting
Lemon wedges (optional)
Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, flour, and 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar.
In a large heavy ovenproof skillet over medium high heat, melt the butter. Add the apples, cinnamon, and the remaining 1 tablespoon granulated sugar. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the apples are softened slightly. Remove the pan from the heat. Pour the batter over the apples in the pan. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the pancake is lightly browned and puffy.
Remove the pan from the oven and cut the pancake into wedges. Transfer the wedges to warmed serving plates, dust with confectioners sugar, and serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
Happy eating!
