Easy German Apple Pancakes (Dutch Baby Recipe)
Enjoy a quick, delicious breakfast with these easy German apple pancakes. Fluffy, oven-baked, and filled with caramelized apples, they’re sure to delight!
You may have heard them called by a different name, but a Dutch baby pancake is kind of like a large popover. These fluffy pancakes, made with an eggy batter, originated in Germany.
They are usually served simply, with just a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
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Our family has topped German pancakes with cinnamon sugar, icing sugar, maple syrup, and all kinds of fruits. No matter what we have enjoyed these pancakes with, they are always delicious.
For today’s apple version, you could even top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.
Apple Dutch Baby Recipe
This apple pancake is the perfect decadent breakfast for a lazy weekend or Christmas morning. Not only are the ingredients staples at our house already, this recipe is less work than a traditional pancake recipe because all of the batter cooks at once in the oven.
No standing around, flipping batch after batch. That is major win!
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Supplies
- Skillet, griddle or non-stick pan – I really like this white granite non-stick pan set, it’s pretty and functional!
- Large sized mixing bowl – this Pyrex set is my go-to.
- Measuring cups and spoons – these ones are awesome!
- Rubber spatula – for flipping the pancakes.
- Whisk or spoon – for mixing the batter.
- Paper towel – making clean up a breeze!
Ingredients
Here are a few of the basic pantry staples that you will need to get started with this easy recipe.
- All-purpose flour – this is my go-to flour choice for most recipes.
- Baking powder – for making the pancakes rise and become fluffy.
- Brown sugar – great for adding a caramel-y sweetness.
- Milk – whatever you have in the fridge works.
- Eggs – we’re currently loving farm fresh eggs!
- Fresh apples – choose your favorite variety. I love using a tart apple for this German pancake recipe to balance out the sweetness.
- Caramel sauce – for topping the pancakes with.
Instructions
1. Heat a 9-inch skillet over medium heat on the stove top.
2. Add butter, apple slices, and brown sugar.
3. Cook until the apples are fork tender.
4. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and place the skillet on the middle rack of the hot oven.
5. Blend together eggs, milk, flour, sugar, salt, and vanilla.
6. Mix for about 1 minute until frothy.
7. When the oven comes to temperature, carefully remove the hot pan.
8. Pour the batter on top of the apples.
9. Bake for 15 minutes or until the pancake is golden brown and puffy.
10. Serve warm with butter, syrup, and a sprinkle of icing sugar.
Tips and Tricks
- A blender works best for mixing your ingredients, but you could also use a food processor or hand mixer.
- I prefer using a cast iron pan when I am making Dutch baby recipes. Any oven proof skillet will work though.
- Make sure to use oven mitts when handling your pan. It will be hot!
- Instead of one large pancake, make individual pancakes in muffin tins.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Whether you call them German pancakes, Dutch babies, or a Dutch puff, this delicious recipe is a sweet breakfast treat that your whole family will love.
If you love this Dutch baby apple pancake recipe, I know you will love this blueberry Dutch baby and this classic version too!
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Easy German Apple Pancakes (Dutch Baby Recipe)
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 apple cored peeled and sliced
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- Caramel syrup
Instructions
- Heat a 9-inch skillet over medium heat on the stove top.
- Add 2 Tbsp butter, apple slices, and brown sugar.
- Cook until the apples are fork tender.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and place the skillet on the middle rack of the hot oven.
- Blend together eggs, milk, flour, sugar, salt, and vanilla.
- Mix for about 1 minute until frothy.
- When the oven comes to temperature, remove the hot pan.
- Quickly pour the batter on top of the apples and return to the oven.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the pancake is golden brown and puffy.
- Serve warm with butter, caramel sauce, and a sprinkle of icing sugar.
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