Giant Cinnamon Apple Pancake
Transform your breakfast routine with this Giant Cinnamon Apple Pancake—a show-stopping, skillet-baked delight that combines fluffy pancake batter with tender, caramelized apple slices spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. This one-pan recipe is effortlessly elegant, yet simple to prepare in just 40 minutes, making it perfect for a cozy weekend brunch or a crowd-pleasing dessert. Its golden, puffed crust gives way to layers of warm, sweet apples, while a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup provide the perfect finishing touch. Made with wholesome ingredients like fresh apples, creamy whole milk, and real vanilla extract, this pancake is as comforting as it is impressive. Treat your family to this skillet-baked sensation and watch it disappear in seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large apples (e.g., Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for serving)
- maple syrup (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a large ovenproof skillet (preferably cast-iron), melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the sliced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are softened and slightly caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a blender, combine the flour, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until the batter is smooth and well combined, about 30 seconds.
Pour the batter evenly over the cooked apples in the skillet.
Carefully transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the pancake is puffed and golden brown.
Remove the pancake from the oven and let it cool for 1-2 minutes. The pancake will deflate slightly as it cools.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve warm, optionally drizzled with maple syrup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1731 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.8 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.4 g | 187% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 711 mg | 237% | |
| Sodium | 910 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 242.7 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 127.2 g | ||
| Protein | 40.1 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 479 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1296 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
