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Skillet Caramelized Apple German Puffed Pancake
Tall, golden, and filled with sweet caramelized apples, this skillet pancake turns a standard morning into a special occasion. You'll start by bubbling tart green apples in butter and sugar on the stovetop until they're perfectly tender. A quick blender batter gets poured right over the hot fruit before the whole pan moves to the oven. It puffs up beautifully as it bakes, creating a dramatic centerpiece that's ready to slice into wedges right at the table.
Equipment
- Oven
- Skillet
- Blender
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 6 medium Granny Smith or Newtown Pippin apples (2 pounds), each peeled, cored, and cut into 8 wedges
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- 2Place an oven-safe 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter, one-half cup of the sugar, and the water, bringing the mixture to a boil to create the caramel base.
- 3Stir in the sliced apples. Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit turns golden and the sugar mixture starts to caramelize. Letting the apples soften fully here ensures they're tender in the final dish.
- 4Combine the eggs, milk, flour, the remaining two tablespoons of sugar, and the salt in a blender or food processor. Blend the mixture until completely smooth. A perfectly smooth batter is essential for maximum puff in the oven.
- 5Pour the smooth batter directly over the caramelized apples in the skillet. Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes until the pancake is puffed and golden brown. Slice into wedges directly in the pan.
Notes
- Equipment: If your skillet isn't oven-safe, wrap the handle tightly with a double layer of aluminum foil before baking.
- Tip: The pancake will deflate quickly after leaving the oven, so have everyone ready at the table before pulling it out.
- Serving: Dust the top with powdered sugar or drizzle with warm maple syrup right before slicing.