German Apple Puff Pancake Recipes

GERMAN APPLE PANCAKE

Steps:

• Preheat a 10-in. cast-iron skillet in a 425° oven. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the eggs, milk, flour, salt and nutmeg; cover and process until smooth. , Add butter to hot skillet; return to oven until butter bubbles. Pour batter into skillet. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until pancake puffs and edges are browned and crisp. , For topping, in a skillet, combine the apples, butter and sugar; cook and stir over medium heat until apples are tender. Spoon into baked pancake. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Cut and serve immediately.

GERMAN PUFF PANCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Whisk the eggs, flour, milk, salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a bowl; set aside.
• Put the butter in a 9x11-inch baking dish. Melt the butter in the preheated oven, making sure it doesn't burn, about 5 minutes. Pour the batter into the baking dish with the melted butter.
• Return to the oven and bake until the pancake is puffed and no longer moist in the center, 20 to 25 minutes.

GERMAN APPLE PUFF PANCAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Mix the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.
• Peel the apples and cut into 1/4-inch slices.
• Melt the butter in a skillet.
• Add apple slices and sprinkle with cinnamon/sugar mixture. Saute the apples until they soften and become light golden brown on both sides (approx. 4-5 minutes).
• While sauteing the apples, beat eggs and combine with milk, flour and salt, stirring well to make a smooth batter.
• Pour the batter over the apples and place the pan in the hot oven.
• Bake approximately 18 minutes. Do not open oven while baking. Use oven light to check. Pancake is done when it no longer appears wet on top.
• To serve, invert the pan over a dinner plate.

KITTENCAL'S GERMAN APPLE PUFF PANCAKE

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees F.
• Spray two 8-inch round cake pans with cooking spray.
• Place 2 Tbsp butter in each of the pans.
• Place the pans in the oven and bake until the butter has melted; remove from oven.
• In a bowl, beat the flour, 1/4 teaspoons baking powder, sugar (if using) salt, milk and eggs until smooth, then allow to stand for 30 minutes.
• Arrange the apple slices into the two pans onto the melted butter.
• Re-whisk the flour/egg mixture again then divide the batter evenly between pans, over the apple slices.
• Mix the sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the batter in each pan.
• Bake until puffed, and golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

GERMAN APPLE PANCAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, blend eggs, flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Gradually mix in milk, stirring constantly. Add vanilla, melted butter and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg. Let batter stand for 30 minutes or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Melt butter in a 10 inch oven proof skillet, brushing butter up on the sides of the pan. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg. Sprinkle mixture over the butter. Line the pan with apple slices. Sprinkle remaining sugar over apples. Place pan over medium-high heat until the mixture bubbles, then gently pour the batter mixture over the apples.
• Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and bake for 10 minutes. Slide pancake onto serving platter and cut into wedges.

GERMAN APPLE PANCAKE WITH CREME FRAICHE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• For the batter: in a blender or food processor, combine the eggs, vanilla, and 3/4 cup sugar. Blend for about 15 seconds, until combined. Add the flour and baking powder and mix for 60 seconds more, or until very smooth. Set the batter aside.
• Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the apples and cook until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the cinnamon and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, sprinkling them evenly over the apples, and cook, stirring, until the apples are glazed and slightly translucent at the edges, about 2 minutes.
• Distribute the apples evenly in the skillet and pour the batter over them. (Chef's Note: You may also make 4 individual pancakes, using a smaller pan. Just use 1/4 of the apples and 1/4 of the batter for each.) Cook until the bottom seems quite firm, about 8 minutes. Transfer the pan to the broiler and, while watching carefully, cook until the pancake is firm throughout and golden on top.
• Cut the pancake into 4 wedges and transfer them, apple side up, to serving plates. Sprinkle with the confectioners' sugar, place a dollop of crème fraiche on top, and garnish with the strawberries.

OLD-WORLD PUFF PANCAKE

Steps:

• Place butter in a 10-in. ovenproof skillet; place in a 425° oven until melted, 2-3 minutes. In a blender, process the eggs, milk, flour, sugar and nutmeg until smooth. Pour into prepared skillet. , Bake at 425° until puffed and browned, 16-18 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve with lemon wedges and, if desired, syrup and raspberries.