THE APPLE PANCAKE

Originally from thekitchn

Ingredients:

2 large apples

5 1/2 T salted butter

1/3 c dark brown sugar

3 + 1 T granulated sugar, divided

1 t cinnamon

1/2 t ground ginger

3/4 c AP flour

1/4 t salt

1/4 t nutmeg

5 large eggs

1 c milk

1/2 t vanilla extract

Methodology:

Preheat the oven to 400°F.  Place a large cast iron skillet into the oven to heat.

Quarter and core the apples, cut into 1/4" slices, and then cut those slices crosswise into thirds. 

Add the butter to the skillet and return to the oven to melt.  Meanwhile, mix 3 T granulated sugar, cinnamon and ginger together in a small bowl.  

Once the butter is melted, evenly sprinkle in the brown sugar, lay down the apple slices, and cover that with the cinnamon sugar mixture.  Return to the oven.

In a large bowl, whisk the flour, salt and nutmeg together.  Crack the eggs into the center of the flour and whisk to break them up, then gradually whisk more and more flour into the eggs, until a smooth batter forms.  Add the milk and vanilla, and mix for 2 more minutes, until smooth and frothy.  Let stand for 5 minutes.

Remove the skillet from the oven.  The sugar should be bubbly and caramelized.  Pour over the batter, return to the oven, and bake for 20 minutes.