This puffed oven-baked pancake is a showstopper! Sweet, tart apples are caramelized in butter and sugar, then baked beneath a light, custard-like batter. The result is a fluffy, golden pancake with crispy edges and a tender apple filling—perfect for brunch or a special morning treat.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tart baking apples, peeled and sliced
- 3 to 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Confectioners' sugar
Instructions
Steps:
- Preheat a 10-in. cast-iron skillet in a 425° oven. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the eggs, milk, flour, salt and nutmeg; cover and process until smooth.
- Add butter to hot skillet; return to oven until butter bubbles. Pour batter into skillet. Bake, uncovered, until pancake puffs and edges are browned and crisp, 20 minutes.
- For topping, in a skillet, combine the apples, butter and sugar; cook and stir over medium heat until apples are tender. Spoon into baked pancake. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar. Cut and serve immediately.
