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Apfelpfannkuchen German apple pancake served
German apple pancake dusted with cinnamon and powdered sugar

Apfelpfannkuchen (German Apple Pancake)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
This German apple pancake is a cross between a pancake and a pie. The key is that the apple slices aren't just placed on top but embedded into the batter. As it cooks, the steam from the fruit softens the batter while the sugar caramelizes around the apples. A hearty, warming dish perfect for cold winter mornings.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 390 kcal
🌍 Cuisine German

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large non-stick skillet
  • Peeler and knife
  • Wide spatula for flipping

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl.

Tip: Mixing the dry ingredients ensures no salty or bitter clumps in the batter.
2 ✓

In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract, then pour into the dry mixture. Whisk until smooth.

Tip: Let stand for 5-10 minutes so the flour swells, thickening the batter slightly.
3 ✓

Peel and core the apples, then slice into thin rings or wedges (approx. 1/8 inch thick). Toss with cinnamon.

Tip: If the apples are too thick, they will remain raw and crunchy inside the cooked pancake.
4 ✓

Heat the butter in the skillet over medium heat. Pour in half the batter (or all, depending on pan size), then quickly arrange the apple slices on top.

Tip: Press the apples slightly into the batter so they become embedded.
5 ✓

Cook until the bottom is deep golden brown and the top is no longer runny, just set.

Tip: Cook on lower heat than regular pancakes; the thick batter and apples need time.
6 ✓

Carefully flip and cook the other side until the apples soften and caramelize slightly.

Tip: The sugar in the apples makes this side brown faster, so watch closely!
7 ✓

Slide onto a plate and dust with powdered sugar while hot.

Tip: The sugar melts slightly from the steam, creating a delicious glaze.

Recipe FAQ

It fell apart when flipping.
This is a heavy, fruity batter. Use two spatulas, or slide it onto a plate and invert the pan over it to flip.
What apples should I use?
Tart, firm baking apples (like Granny Smith) that hold their shape and don't turn into mush.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 medium Apples (Granny Smith)
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp Butter (for cooking)
  • 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar (for dusting)