Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup thin apple slices (peeled)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 large eggs

Instruction

  • Heat the oven to 350 F.
  • In a small bowl, toss apple slices, 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice together; set aside.
  • Cut the butter into four pieces, and place them in a deep cast iron skillet. I use this 10-inch cast iron skillet or an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • Put the skillet or baking dish in the oven for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the butter has melted.
  • Take the pan out of the oven; sprinkle brown sugar over the melted butter.
  • Add apple slice mixture evenly over brown sugar.
  • Put the pan back in the oven while you make the remaining batter.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt.
  • Whisk in milk, and continue whisking until no flour lumps remain.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, and whisk until incorporated.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Take the pan out of the oven, and pour the batter over the apples.
  • Bake for 18-25 minutes, or until the center is set and sides are lightly browned.
  • The pancake with start to deflate once it is removed from the oven. Serve warm.