Best Pfannkuchen German Pancakes Recipes

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PFANNKUCHEN (GERMAN PANCAKES)



Pfannkuchen (German Pancakes) image

A culinary nod to the German part of my heritage... pronounced "fan-cook-en" - there are many versions. This one is a sweet carmelized apple cake. Tastes like apple pie, for breakfast! The yield is dependant on the size of the skillet used - mine is a 10" skillet and I cut it into wedges.

Provided by Kelly Lollman

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large granny smith apples, peeled
2 Tbsp butter
1 tsp cinnamon
1 Tbsp sugar
5 eggs
1/2 c sugar
1/3 c flour
2 tsp baking powder

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a small dish, mix together the 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1 Tbs sugar to sprinkle over the apples.
  • 2. In a skillet (mine is 10" cast iron), melt the butter. Core and slice the peeled apples into wedges. Saute them in the butter until softened, sprinkling with cinnamon and sugar. Reduce the heat so that the apples carmelize whilst you prepare the egg batter.
  • 3. Whisk the eggs and 1/2 cup sugar together. Add the flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt until fully incorporated. Pour egg batter over the apples and cook over low heat until set up on the bottom. Move the skillet to the oven (I put the lower rack in the middle position) and cook until fully set - about 10 minutes.
  • 4. Remove from the oven, turn out onto a plate or serving dish. Let sit for a couple of minutes before serving. Garnish with confectioner's sugar if desired.

GERMAN STRAWBERRY "PFANNKUCHEN" (PANCAKES) RECIPE - (4.1/5)



German Strawberry

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 8

Measurements are "approximate". You want the batter to be fairly thin, but not watery.
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups milk
2 eggs
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
Unsalted butter (for the skillet)
NOTE: You can make the batter a little thicker, if you prefer thick pancakes. I've adapted my mother's version to be thinner- more like crepes.

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet (I prefer a non-stick)to medium heat. Melt about 1/2 pat of butter until melted Add about 1/2 cup of batter in the middle of the skillet. Lift the skillet and swirl the batter until it coast the entire bottom. Cook until golden brown; flip over (or use a spatula) Keep warm in the oven, while finishing the rest. Add 1to 2 tablespoons of desired filling-- apple sauce, preserves or lemon curd. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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