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Baked Apple Pancake

A straightforward fall breakfast featuring tender, custardy batter and tangy apple cider syrup, perfect for brunch or a cozy morning.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Syrup
  • 2 cups apple cider For reducing into syrup
  • 1 cup brown sugar For sweetness
  • cinnamon sticks For flavoring
For the Pancake
  • 1 large unpeeled apple, thinly sliced Use a tart, firm apple
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar For sprinkling on apple slices
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon For sprinkling on apple slices
  • 4 eggs For the batter
  • 2/3 cup skim milk For moisture
  • 2/3 cup bread flour For structure in pancake
  • 2 tablespoons applesauce Keeps the texture moist
  • 1 tablespoon sugar For sweetness in batter

Method
 

Make the Syrup
  1. Bring the apple cider, 1 cup brown sugar, and cinnamon sticks to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, until reduced by about one third.
  3. Set the syrup aside and let it cool.
Prepare the Pancake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine the sliced apple, 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
  3. Arrange the apple mixture in the bottom of a buttered 9-inch pie plate.
  4. Whisk the eggs, skim milk, bread flour, applesauce, and sugar until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter over the apples in the pie plate.
  6. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the top is browned and set.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
  8. Use a knife to loosen the edges of the pancake from the pie plate.
  9. Invert the pancake onto a serving platter.
  10. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and top with the cooled apple cider syrup.
  11. Serve warm in slices with extra syrup.

Notes

Serve warm slices with additional syrup. For a contrasting texture, pair with yogurt or vanilla ice cream. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Can freeze individual slices for up to 1 month.