“Rise and Shine” German Fruit Pancake

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1

Get ready to Rise and Shine with this German Fruit Pancake recipe

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

2-4

Calories

340

Sugar

21g

Fat

14g

This sweet and fruity pancake is a spin on the traditional German pancakes, also known as Dutch babies. It’s a baked pancake that is puffed up and golden on the outside and tender on the inside. The addition of fresh fruit and toasted almonds makes it a perfect breakfast or brunch option that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized for the day ahead. What’s more, this recipe can easily be adapted to use other fruit fillings like blueberries, raspberries or even peaches.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2.	In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, flour, milk, and salt until a batter forms.
3.	Place butter in a 9-inch baking dish and put it in the oven to melt.
4.	Once the butter is melted, remove the dish from the oven and pour the batter over the melted butter.
5.	Add the apple pie filling or fresh strawberries on top of the batter.
6.	Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the top of the fruit.
7.	Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the pancake is puffed up and golden brown.
8.	Serve hot with a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top.

PROS

This German Fruit Pancake is perfect for breakfast, brunch or even dessert.

It’s quick and easy to make and tastes delicious, with a combination of fresh fruit and toasted almonds.

It’s also a great option to serve to a crowd.

CONS

This recipe does contain added sugar from both the apple pie filling and the powdered sugar that is added on top.

It also contains refined flour and butter which are high in calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being high in sugar, this German Fruit Pancake is a good source of vitamins and minerals from the fresh fruit and toasted almonds.
Strawberries are packed with antioxidants that can help boost your immune system and protect against disease while apples are rich in fiber which can improve digestion and reduce inflammation.
Almonds contain healthy fats and protein which can help keep you feeling fuller for longer.

	2 eggs
	1/3 cup flour
	1/3 cup milk
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	1 tablespoon butter
	powdered sugar
	2 cups apple pie filling or 2 cups fresh strawberries
	2 tablespoons toasted almonds