German Apple Pancakes - Apfelpfannkuchen

Yesterday I woke up and it was chilly in my apartment and all I wanted was something warm and delicious for breakfast. I had all the ingredients to make German Pancakes and I saw a recipe from Better Homes and Gardens and they used apples in the pancakes and I just happened to have apples so I had to make it. I added Madagascar Pure Vanilla Extract to the recipe, it added a smooth and creamy flavor. The pancakes were just what I needed to warm up on that chilly morning, they had the perfect degree of sweetness and Chris (my husband) loved them. So this recipe is definitely a new favorite of ours :) Give it a try. For more of our Gourmet all natural products visit www.arizonavanilla.com

Ingredients

3 eggs

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon Madagascar Pure Vanilla Extract

2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons margarine or butter

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

2 medium cooking apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (2 cups)

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Sifted powdered sugar

Directions

1. In a medium mixing bowl beat eggs with a wire whisk until frothy. Add flour, milk, 1 tablespoon of the melted margarine or butter, vanilla extract and salt; beat until smooth.

2. Heat an 8-inch round baking pan or ovenproof skillet in a 450 degree F oven for 2 minutes. Add remaining 1 tablespoon melted margarine; swirl to coat pan. Pour batter into hot pan. Bake pancake in the 450 degree F oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until puffed and golden.

3. Meanwhile, for filling, in a medium skillet melt the 2 tablespoons margarine or butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar until combined. Stir in apple slices, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes or until apples are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.

4. To serve, remove pancake from oven. Spoon some of the filling into center of pancake. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into wedges. Pass the remaining filling. Pancake will collapse as it cools. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 217, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 223 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 3%, Calcium 4%, Iron 7%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet