German Apple Pancakes

15 years ago

This morning I made

German Apple Pancakes because we have a lot of apples on the tree in our back yard. I have another picture of it before I cut it, which I linked to below because I forgot how to use Photobucket.

Here's the recipe:

German Apple Pancakes

Pancake Batter

3 large eggs

1/2 tbsp pure vanilla extract

1/8 cup granulated sugar

3-1/2 Tbsp flour

3/4 tsp baking powder

Apples

1-1/2 tbsp unsalted butter

1-1/2 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4Ã¢ÂÂ slices

3/4 tsp ground cinnamon

1-1/2 tbsp granulated sugar

(I used tart Fiji apples, but if you use sweet apples, you may want to reduce the amount of sugar)

Batter

Using a stick blender (or regular blender), combine the eggs, vanilla, and sugar and blend for about 15 seconds, or until combined. Add the flour and baking powder and mix for one minute more, or until very smooth.

Apples

Preheat the broiler to 450ÃÂ°. Heat an 8Ã¢ÂÂ skillet (I use cast iron, but you might want to use a non-stick version for easier cleaning) over medium heat and add the butter. Add the apples and sautÃÂ© for 4 to 5 minutes, or until softened. Add the cinnamon and sugar, sprinkling them evenly over the apples, and stir for 2 minutes, or until the apples are glazed.

Assembly

Distribute the apples evenly in the skillet and pour the batter over them. Cook until the bottom seems quite firm, about 5 minutes. Transfer the pan to the broiler and, while watching carefully, cook until the pancake is firm throughout and golden on top. Loosen the edges, if necessary, and transfer to a plate, inverting the pancake so that the apples are on top. Divide into two servings.

Yield: 2 servings

Based on recipe from RÃÂ¶ckenwagner (now know as Four Squares) in Venice, California. Original recipe calls for strawberries, powdered sugar, and crÃÂ¨me fraÃÂ®che as garnish, but these can be omitted. It also recommended a non-stick skillet, but I only have cast iron, and that worked well although I had to soak it to clean it afterward.

Kevin didn't say whether he like this or not, and so I had to ask him if he wanted me to make them again, since we have so many apples, and then he became a bit enthusiastic. Normally I get no response whatsoever as to whether he likes something. I'm posting this because it is apple season, and I thought someone might like an idea for how to use excess apples. The original recipe was slightly more than double this one and used a 12" skillet, but I only wanted to make two servings, and the 8" skillet fits in my toaster oven.

Lars

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centralcacyclist
15 years ago
That looks delicious! I may have to invite someone to breakfast.
annie1992
15 years ago
Oh yum, Lars, that DOES look delicious. Apples are ready here too, this morning I made baked oatmeal with apples. I wish I'd have made your pancake!

Annie
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I like the ones from Randy's Donuts, which is less than a mile from me, but I almost never go there. We drive by it all the time, however. I don't think I'll be making these very often either, although they are very easy to make. I also like the larger ones better, but mine spread out when the batter hit the oil. Maybe if I used less oil in a shallower pan, I could make them larger, but I like to use a deep pan so that my thermometer will stand up properly, so that I can keep an eye on the temperature. They're not really good cold either, and they remind me of beignets. I've seen a recipe for them that uses a yeast dough, and that would probably be better for making larger ones.
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Yes, that recipe for German apple pancakes is very similar to what I use. Here the one from Röckenwagner (now called Four Square) restaurant in Venice, CA: Pancake Batter 7 large eggs 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1-1/2 tsp baking powder Apples 2 tbsp unsalted butter 3 Golden Delicious apples, peeled if desired, cored and cut into 1/2” wedges 1-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1-1/2 tbsp granulated sugar 1 tbsp confectioners’ sugar 1/4 cup crème fraîche 1 cup strawberries, for garnish Batter In a blender or food processor, combine the eggs, vanilla, and sugar and blend for about 15 seconds, or until combined. Add the flour and baking powder and mix for 60 seconds more, or until very smooth. Apples Preheat the broiler to medium-high heat. Heat a 12” nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Add the apples and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, or until softened. Add the cinnamon and sugar, sprinkling them evenly over the apples, and stir for 2 minutes, or until the apples are glazed and slightly translucent at the edges. Assembly Distribute the apples evenly in the skillet and pour the batter over them. (You may also make four individual pancakes, using a smaller pan. Just use one-fourth of the apples and one-fourth 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 confectioners’ sugar, place a dollop of the crème fraîche on top, and garnish with the strawberries. Yield: 4 servings Author’s note: We’ve had these apple pancakes at Röckenwagner since we opened, and I think they are fantastic, especially for lunch. One of the things my mom cooked well was apple pancakes. She used to slice the apples into discs so that they had a little hole in the center where the core was. Then she just dipped them in the batter and pan fried them. That’s a little different than the way I like to do it now (mine is more like an upside-down apple pancake), but I have wonderful memories of her apple pancakes.
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15 years ago
Looks similar to my Oma's recipe, delicious!! She'd generously sprinkle them with cinnamon sugar after frying them in lots of butter.
Lars
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15 years ago
Petra, I noticed that you had mentioned German apple pancakes in a previous thread, and I thought these might be similar to what you had had before.

Annie, thanks for the idea of making oatmeal with apples - I really should have titled this thread more like "Recipes for excess apples", but I thought of that too late. Oatmeal with apples sounds really good, and I really do not have much experience cooking with apples, other than apple pie or apple strudel. We have a lot of apples right now - much more than last year, and I really only like breakfast or dessert dishes made with apples. I think I might next make a dessert with granola or oatmeal crumbles on top of the apples, or else an apple pie.

I liked this recipe because it was much simpler than a pie recipe but tasted almost as good.

Lars
compumom
15 years ago
Yum, yum, YUM!!!
coconut_nj
15 years ago
That looks really great Lars! I love German Apple Pancakes and haven't made one in a while, a long while. I had some Granny Smiths and a few super crisp, not too sweet Red Delicious and made a apple pie today with a crumb top made with brown sugar. I wanted to use up a bunch of the apples so I cooked them down first with some brown sugar and cinnamon. It was sooo good, but now I'm thinking I need more apples for a pancake. Slurp.
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15 years ago
Lars, you must be really busy at work - miss seeing you around here.

Your pancake looks delicious.

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annie1992
15 years ago
Lars, when I was a kid, a million years ago, Grandma used to make fried apples and biscuits for breakfast, I loved them.

Slice the apples, saute in butter, add a bit of brown sugar to taste and eat with hot fresh biscuits. We had some just a few weeks ago, I'd forgotten how good they were.

Annie
lpinkmountain
15 years ago
So timely! BF loves apples and I was wishing I had a good recipe this weekend to make something like this. It sounds pretty easy, even I could manage it! I don't do well with skillet manipulations!
riverrat1
15 years ago
YUMMY! Guess what we are having for dinner? Mine will be made with pears though! Got lots of excess pears and will also be making a pear sauce too.

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