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German Apple Pancakes (Apfelpfannkuchen) recipe by Safe Plated

German Apple Pancakes (Apfelpfannkuchen)

A fluffy German pancake baked in the oven with apples and cinnamon. A sweet and satisfying lunch option.

10m prep + 25m cook4 servings
Contains dairyContains eggSOY-free
350 cal|10g protein|45g carbs|15g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 3 large Eggs
  • 0.75 cup Milk (or non-dairy milk)
  • 0.75 cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Blend
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 medium Apples, peeled and sliced
  • 2 tbsp Butter, melted
  • 0.5 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2In a large bowl, whisk together the 3 large Eggs, 0.75 cup Milk (or non-dairy milk), 0.75 cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Blend, 2 tbsp Sugar, and 1 tsp Vanilla Extract until the mixture is completely smooth.
  3. 3Place a 9-inch oven-safe skillet on the stovetop over medium heat. Add the 2 tbsp Butter, melted, to the skillet and let it melt completely.
  4. 4Arrange the 2 medium Apples, peeled and sliced, in a single layer in the bottom of the buttered skillet.
  5. 5Carefully pour the batter mixture from the bowl over the arranged apple slices in the skillet.
  6. 6Sprinkle the 0.5 tsp Cinnamon evenly over the top of the batter.
  7. 7Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pancake is puffed up and the edges are golden brown.
  8. 8Remove the skillet from the oven and let the pancake cool slightly for a few minutes. Dust with 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar before serving.

Substitutions

Cow's MilkAlmond/Oat Milk

Dairy-free

Wheat FlourGluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Blend

Gluten-free/Soy-free

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