Apple Cinnamon German Pancake

 Description

This slightly sweet German pancake with slightly caramelized cinnamon apple topping is sure to be a favorite. Serve with syrup or other toppings for a delicious, satisfying, nutritious breakfast.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 2-3 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• another 2-3 tsp cinnamon
• another tsp nutmeg
• 1/8 cup brown sugar (or to taste)
• 4-5 apples

Instructions

1. beat eggs, milk, salt, flour, vanilla, 2-3 tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp nutmeg in a bowl (a blender if convenient if available, but it can be done with a whisk or a fork)
2. cut butter into small pieces and let it melt in the Dutch oven
3. when the better is mostly melted, add the batter mixture and cover the dutch oven
4. peel and thinly slice the apples
5. heat a second pan over the coals on top of the Dutch oven and add apples, the remaining cinnamon and nutmeg, and brown sugar and cook until the apples are soft, stirring regularly so they don't burn
6. watch the pancake- it will expand to fill the Dutch oven and may burn on the top. NOTE: after the pancake has cooked, uncover immediately to allow moisture to escape
7. Add apple topping and enjoy!

Acknowledgements

This recipe was inspired by the one at https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/36900/german-pancakes-ii/ with modifications.