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The Best One-Bowl Dutch Apple Pancake Recipe

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at UC Berkeley chapter.

As a kid, there was nothing better than waking up on a lazy Sunday morning to the smell of apple pancakes wafting through the house. With this super easy twist on a pancake recipe, you can impress your mom, your roommates, and yourself. 

While it may seem complicated, it’s really not. With this recipe, you can make yourself a giant, fluffy, apple-filled pancake in under an hour.

Dutch Apple Pancake

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time: 35 minutesTotal time: 50 minutesServings:6 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

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    Put butter in 9-inch round baking dish and place in oven to melt.

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    Slice apple into thin slices.

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    In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, milk, and eggs.

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    Stir the mixture until batter is smooth.

  6. Remove baking dish from oven and swirl to evenly coat bottom and sides with butter.

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    Line bottom of pan with thinly sliced apples. Add between 1-3 layers of apple slices, depending how much fruit you want in the pancake.

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    Pour batter into baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes. You want the edges to be crisp and golden brown while the center is set but still soft.

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    Remove baking dish from oven and dust with confectioner’s sugar and cinnamon.

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    Cut pancake into wedges and serve immediately.

You can substitute the apples to make the pancake reflect the season or your favorite fruits. Strawberries, blackberries, and peaches are all delicious substitutions.   

Reni Forer

UC Berkeley '19