Light And Fluffy Baked Apple Pancake Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Light & Fluffy Baked Apple Pancake, a delightful recipe adapted from Food & Wine magazine! This recipe creates a stunning golden-brown pancake, bursting with the sweet and tart flavors of perfectly cooked apples. Imagine a fluffy, cloud-like texture complemented by a warm cinnamon-spiced apple filling. It's the perfect breakfast or brunch treat – a decadent yet surprisingly light dessert. Easily adaptable to your preferred cookware (cast iron works great!), this recipe is sure to become a new family favorite. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 274.4 kcal

Protein 15g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Light And Fluffy Baked Apple Pancake

Unsalted Butter
Golden Delicious Apples
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Fresh Lemon Juice
Pure Maple Syrup
All Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Eggs
1 cup milk

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How to Make Light And Fluffy Baked Apple Pancake

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a 10 1/2-inch oven-safe skillet (cast iron or stainless steel recommended).
Add 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until apples are golden (about 6 minutes).
Stir in 2 tablespoons maple syrup and simmer over low heat until slightly thickened (about 1 minute).
Spread apples evenly in the skillet and remove from heat.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
In a separate measuring cup, whisk together 2 large egg yolks, 1 cup milk, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.
Gradually whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
In a clean, dry medium bowl, beat 2 large egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form (about 2 minutes).
Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter.
Pour the batter evenly over the apples in the skillet.
Bake in the upper third of the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown, puffed, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the pancake cool in the skillet for 5 minutes.
Run a knife around the edge of the pancake to loosen it. Carefully invert onto a serving plate.
Return any apples that stuck to the pan to the pancake.
Cut into wedges and serve immediately with extra warmed maple syrup.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

83g

Fat

22g

Carbs

13g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Light And Fluffy Baked Apple Pancake?

Light And Fluffy Baked Apple Pancake takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Light And Fluffy Baked Apple Pancake?

Light And Fluffy Baked Apple Pancake has approximately 274.4 calories per serving, with about 15 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Light And Fluffy Baked Apple Pancake?

The key ingredients for Light And Fluffy Baked Apple Pancake are Unsalted Butter, Golden Delicious Apples, Sugar, Fresh Lemon Juice, Pure Maple Syrup, All Purpose Flour. See the full list with measurements above.