Arkansas German-Baked Pancake

Step 1

Make Apple Filling: melt butter in a large skillet over med-high heat; add in apples; cook, stirring constantly, 12 minutes, until tender.

Step 2

Gently stir in honey; cook just until thoroughly heated; keep warm.

Step 3

Make pancake: heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet in a 450° oven for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Combine the eggs, milk, and vanilla in a bowl; beat at medium speed using an electric mixer, until smooth.

Step 5

Add in flour and salt; beat 5 minutes.

Step 6

Melt butter in skillet; pour batter into hot skillet.

Step 7

Bake at 450° for 15 minutes; decrease temperature to 350°; bake 8 minutes or until puffed and browned.

Step 8

Remove from oven; spoon Apple Filling over pancake (pancake will deflate).

Step 9

Sprinkle with powdered sugar and dollop with whipped cream; cut into wedges and serve.