German Pancakes with Spiced Apples

The German pancake, also popularly known as "The Dutch Baby", is more like a thick crepe than a pancake. However, they are equally delicious, and even easier to make. Served with fresh spiced apples these pancakes will become your new brunch staple.

Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 to 20 minutes

Redpath® Special Fine Granulated Sugar 2kg & Redpath® Icing Sugar

Redpath® Special Fine Granulated Sugar 2kg

Redpath® Special Fine Granulated Sugar 2kg

An economically-sized bag of our versatile granulated sugar, it’s ideal for sweetening coffee and tea, baking, preserving, canning, and cooking.

Redpath® Special Fine Granulated Sugar 2kg

Redpath® Icing Sugar

Redpath® Icing Sugar

Use it to make the smoothest frostings, icings, and glazes you’ve ever seen for the finishing touch on your cakes, cupcakes, and more.

Servings
4
For the pancakes:
  • ¾ cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (50 g) Redpath® Granulated Sugar
  • pinch salt
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon (14 g) butter
  • ¼ cup (50 g) Redpath® Icing Sugar
  • Optional for topping: fresh berries
For the spiced apples:

 

  • pinch of nutmeg
  • 4 Golden Delicious apples
  • ¼ cup (115 g) butter
  • ¼ cup (50 g) Redpath® Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp (2 g) cinnamon
Instructions
For the spiced apples:

Step 1

Peel and slice apples into 8 pieces per apple.

Step 2

In a medium heat pan add butter until melted, then add the apple slices.

Step 3

Add sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Step 4

Let cook for 10 minutes or until apples become soft.

Step 5

Reserve and serve with pancakes. Can be kept warm or cool. Extra compote can be stored for up to four days in the fridge.

For the German pancakes:

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F (200°C).

Step 2

Whisk the dry flour, sugar, and salt together. Pour in the milk and whisk until smooth, then whisk in the eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla.

Step 3

In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or oven-proof frying pan, add the tablespoon of butter, then place in the oven to let the butter melt. Remove from oven and brush butter all around the sides of the pan.

Step 4

Pour batter into the pan, then bake in the preheated oven for 15 - 20 minutes, or until golden brown and risen.

Step 5

Remove from oven and serve immediately topped with spiced apples and dusted with Redpath® Icing Sugar.