German Apple Pancake

Ingredients

• BATTER:
• 8 extra-large eggs
• 1 cup unbleached flour
• 2 Tablespoons Flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 stick butter, melted (1/4 cup)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• FRUIT MIXTURE:
• 1 stick unsalted butter (1/2 cup), melted
• 1 1/3 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 large tart apples (Granny Smith or greening), peeled, halved, cored and thinly sliced (2 cups)

Directions

For Batter: In mixing bowl, blend first six ingredients with electric mixer. Add melted butter, vanilla and nutmeg and blend further. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature while preparing fruit mixture. (Can be made ahead and refrigerate over-night). Preheat Oven to 425 degrees and arrange shelf in center.

For Apple Mixture: Divide melted butter between two 10"" ovenproof skillets and heat, brushing butter up sides of pans. Combine sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Sprinkle 1/3 cup of sugar mixture over melted butter in each pan. Divide apple slices and layer evenly over butter. Divide remaining sugar mixture and sprinkle over apple slices. Cook over medium-high heat only until mixture bubbles. Divide batter evenly and gently pour over apples. Transfer to oven and bake 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees and bake and additional 10 minutes. Slide oonto heated serving platters, cut into wedges and serve immediately

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Cooking with Bon Appetit-1983
Submitted By: Elaine Olson
eo102@aol.com"
German Apple Pancake