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Baked German Apple Pancake

Warm and inviting. This pancake has been a family favorite for decades. Given to me by a college roommate, It has been the center attraction at many family breakfasts and brunches. It makes 2 generous or 4 petite servings.
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Ingredients
  

For the Pancake

  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

For the Apple Topping

  • 2 apples peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or apple pie spice
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Place oven rack in middle position.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Generously grease a 9-inch oven-safe skillet.
  • Beat eggs until well bended.
  • Add flour, sugar, salt, vanilla and milk.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Stir in 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  • Pour into prepared 9-inch skillet.
  • Place sliced apples around the top of the batter.
  • Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  • Top with ¼ cup brown sugar.
  • Bake for at least 30 minutes – until pancake is puffy.
  • Serve with butter and maple syrup if desired.