Kittencal's German Apple Puff Pancake

Indulge in the cozy, comforting flavors of Kittencal’s German Apple Puff Pancake, a delightful fusion of a fluffy pancake and warm apple dessert. Made with crisp Granny Smith or Fuji apples caramelized in butter, cinnamon, and sugar, this oven-baked masterpiece rises to golden perfection in a hot skillet. The simple batter, blended with milk, eggs, and vanilla, creates a light, custard-like texture that pairs beautifully with the tender, spiced apples. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, this stunning puff pancake is a show-stopping yet easy-to-make dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a delicious way to bring a taste of Germany to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 pieces large eggs
• 0.75 cup whole milk
• 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 2 pieces medium apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Fuji)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 2

Place a 10-inch oven-safe skillet (preferably cast iron) in the oven while it preheats.

Step 3

Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Set them aside.

Step 4

In a blender or mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend or whisk until the mixture is smooth and well-combined with no lumps.

Step 5

Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and add 4 tablespoons of butter, allowing it to melt completely and coat the bottom and sides of the skillet.

Step 6

Spread the sliced apples evenly over the melted butter in the skillet.

Step 7

Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sugar and ground cinnamon over the apples.

Step 8

Pour the batter evenly over the apples in the skillet, making sure it spreads to all sides.

Step 9

Immediately place the skillet back into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pancake is puffed and golden brown.

Step 10

Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for a minute. The pancake will deflate slightly as it cools.

Step 11

Optional: Dust the finished pancake with powdered sugar before serving.

Step 12

Slice into wedges and serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(904.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1474.1

Total Fat 70.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 704.0mg	0%
Sodium 883.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 185.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.6g	0%
Total Sugars 100.3g
Protein 34.8g	0%

Vitamin D 200.5IU	0%
Calcium 382.0mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 1000.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.8%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 49.0%