Dutch Apple Baby

 

Dutch Apple Baby

Since I still have a boatload of apples left from my Grandpa's orchard I decided to whip up some of these and they have became a fast favorite on our breakfast for dinner nights!  I first tried these at Smitty's Pancake and Steak House in Idaho Falls.  They serve theirs piping hot with a sprinkling of powdered sugar and fresh lemon wedges to squeeze over the top. MMMmmmmm good!
(adapted from All Recipes)

Ingredients:

4 eggs 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar 1 pinch salt 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons butter, melted

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg   1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon dash of ground nutmeg 2 large tart apples - peeled, cored and sliced

Directions:

	In a large bowl, blend eggs, flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Gradually mix in milk, stirring constantly. Add vanilla, melted butter and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg. Let batter stand for 30 minutes or overnight.
	Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
	Melt butter in a 10 inch oven proof skillet, brushing butter up on the sides of the pan. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup white sugar, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg. Sprinkle mixture over the butter. Line the pan with apple slices. Sprinkle remaining brown sugar over apples. Place pan over medium-high heat until the mixture bubbles, then gently pour the batter mixture over the apples.
	Bake in oven for 15 minutes. Reduce your heat to 375 degrees farenheit and bake for 10 minutes. Slide the pancake onto a serving platter and cut into wedges.