Monday, August 30, 2010

Dutch Apple Pancake, truly a show stopper!



The other day I made brunch for some friends. I wanted to WOW them, and I wanted to try something new. I had stumbled upon this Martha Stewart recipe a few months back, but hadn't had time to try the recipe. This was the perfect opportunity and it was worth the wait! Gooey, sweet, and filling, this eggy pancake made the brunch special and intimate. If you want to really make your guests feel special and serve them something that they truly would never find anywhere else, this is the dish to make!

Dutch Apple Pancake- from Martha Stewart


Ingredients

Serves 4

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Heat a well-seasoned 10-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add butter. When melted, add apple wedges. Cook until softened and lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in honey and cardamom, and remove skillet from heat.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients, except confectioners’ sugar, until smooth. Pour over apple mixture. Bake until puffed and brown, about 20 minutes. Slide pancake onto a serving platter. Serve immediately, cut into wedges, with confectioners’ sugar sifted over the top.


Suggestion: I didn't have cardamom, so I substituted cinnamon instead. It was delicious and paired with the apples perfectly!

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