Apple Dessert Pancake Recipe

This stunning upside-down apple pancake is a delightful twist on classic apple cake! Get ready to impress with its caramelized apples and fluffy pancake topping. Perfect for a cozy brunch or elegant dessert, this recipe is easier than you think!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 184.2 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Apple Dessert Pancake

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Apple Dessert Pancake

  • Golden Delicious Apple
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (divided into 1/4 cup and 1/3 cup)
  • All Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Eggs

How to Make Apple Dessert Pancake

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel, core, and thinly slice 1 medium apple (about 1/8-inch thick).
  3. In a 10-inch oven-safe skillet with an all-metal handle, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat.
  4. Stir in 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  5. Remove skillet from heat and arrange apple slices in the skillet, overlapping slightly. Create a smaller, concentric circle of apple slices in the center.
  6. Return the skillet to low heat and cook for 10 minutes, or until apples are tender-crisp.
  7. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup milk, and 2 large egg yolks until just combined.
  8. In a separate bowl, beat 2 large egg whites with a mixer at high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  9. Gently fold the egg white mixture into the egg yolk mixture until just combined.
  10. Pour the batter evenly over the apples in the skillet.
  11. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the pancake is golden brown and cooked through.
  12. Let cool for a few minutes before carefully inverting the pancake onto a serving platter.
  13. Serve warm and enjoy! Serves 8.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

70g

Fat

23g

Carbs

7g

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