Oven Baked German Apple Pecan Pancake

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2

Oven Baked German Apple Pecan Pancake recipe for a wholesome breakfast

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

330

Sugar

18g

Fat

14g

The German Apple Pecan Pancake also known as Dutch Baby Pancake is a fluffy, oven-baked pancake dish with a slightly sweet flavor. It is believed to have originated in German households and is now quite popular around the world. The dish can be customized with various topping, sweet or savory. It is perfect for breakfast, brunch or even as a dessert choice for entertaining guests. The pancake is baked in the oven which means there is no need for flipping or watching it constantly, making it easier to cook than traditional pancakes.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.	Mix the buttermilk pancake mix, water, sugar and 2 eggs together in a large mixing bowl.
3.	Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) square baking dish and arrange the thinly sliced apples in the bottom. Pour the batter over the apples.
4.	Sprinkle the chopped pecans and cinnamon over the top.
5.	Melt the butter in the microwave and pour over the top of the pancake mix.
6.	Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until golden brown.
7.	Let it cool for a few minutes and serve warm with maple syrup or honey as desired.

PROS

This German Apple Pecan Pancake is a wholesome and delicious breakfast option.

It’s easy to prepare, requires minimal ingredients and can be made ahead of time and reheated.

CONS

This recipe is slightly high in sugar and fat content.
It may not be suitable for people with dietary restrictions towards sugar, fat, or gluten.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Oven Baked German Apple Pecan Pancake contains apples, pecans, eggs and buttermilk mix which are all nutrient-rich ingredients. The apples are a good source of fiber and vitamins. Pecans contain healthy fats and minerals like magnesium and zinc. Eggs are high in protein and buttermilk mix contains calcium and vitamin D.

	3/4 cup buttermilk pancake mix
	1/2 cup water
	1/3 cup sugar
	3 eggs
	3 cups tart apples , pared & amp , sliced thin
	1/4 cup butter
	1/4 cup chopped pecans
	1 teaspoon cinnamon