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Apfelpfannkuchen, German apple pancake served
Rustic German pancake with caramelised apple slices, finished with a dusting of cinnamon sugar.

Apfelpfannkuchen

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
This German apple pancake is actually a cross between a pancake and a pie. The essence is that the apple slices are not placed on the finished batter, but embedded in it, so the steam escaping from the fruit softens the batter during cooking, and the sugar caramelises around the apples. A filling, warming dish that is most delicious on 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 frying pan (non-stick)
  • Peeler and knife
  • Wide spatula for flipping

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Eggs

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and vanilla sugar in a bowl.

Tip: Mixing the dry ingredients ensures there are no 'salty' or 'baking powder' hotspots in the batter (homogenisation).
2 ✓

Whisk the eggs and milk in another bowl, then pour into the flour mixture. Mix until smooth.

Tip: Let stand for 5-10 minutes so the flour swells, making the batter less runny.
3 ✓

Peel the apples, core them, and slice into thin (approx. 3-4 mm) rings or wedges. Toss with the cinnamon.

Tip: If the apple is too thick, the middle will remain crunchy (raw) by the time the batter cooks.
4 ✓

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

Tip: Press the apples slightly into the batter so the batter embraces them.
5 ✓

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

Tip: Cook over a lower heat than plain pancakes because the thick batter and apples need time.
6 ✓

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

Tip: Because of the sugar content of the apple, this side can burn faster, so be vigilant!
7 ✓

Slide onto a plate and sprinkle with icing sugar while still hot.

Tip: The icing sugar melts slightly from the hot steam, forming a delicious coating.

Recipe FAQ

It fell apart when flipping, what should I do?
This is a heavy, fruity batter. Use two spatulas, or slide it out onto a plate and flip it back into the pan.
What kind of apple should I use?
More acidic, firm-fleshed apples (e.g., Granny Smith) which don't fall apart into purée under heat.

Ingredients

  • 150 g Plain flour
  • 250 ml Milk
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 30 g Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla sugar
  • 2 pcs Apples (medium)
  • 0.5 tsp Cinnamon
  • 30 g Butter (for frying)
  • 20 g Icing sugar (for serving)