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Baked apple pancake slice with caramelized apples, powdered sugar, and apple cider syrup

Baked Apple Pancake with Apple Cider Syrup Breakfast

Baked Apple Pancake is a tender, golden breakfast dish with layered apples, a soft custard-like texture, and warm apple cider syrup. It is a comforting choice for a special breakfast or gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 289
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apple Cider Syrup
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • cinnamon sticks
Apple Filling
  • 1 large unpeeled apple, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pancake Batter
  • 4 eggs (can sub egg whites for some of the eggs)
  • 2/3 cup skim milk
  • 2/3 cup bread flour (can sub all-purpose or whole wheat)
  • 2 tablespoons applesauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Method
 

Apple Cider Syrup
  1. Combine the apple cider, 1 cup brown sugar, and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  2. Lower the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, reducing the mixture by about 1/3. Set aside to cool.
Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
  2. Mix the sliced apples with the brown sugar and cinnamon. Arrange the apples in the bottom of a buttered 9-inch pie plate.
  3. Whisk the remaining ingredients together just until combined, then pour the batter over the apples.
Baking
  1. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the top is browned and set.
  2. Remove from the oven and allow the pancake to cool for 5-10 minutes.
Serving
  1. Run a knife around the edges to loosen the pancake from the pie plate, then invert it onto a serving platter.
  2. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and top with the apple cider syrup.

Notes

For very thin apple slices, use a mandoline slicer to create even layers. A pie plate gave the best results compared with a cast-iron skillet. Do not add melted butter to the batter, as it can cause the pancake to fall apart; add butter after baking instead.