pfannkuchen

Directions

1. 1

   Pfannkuchen (Pancake with Apples) 3 eggs 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup milk 7 tablespoons butter 2 t

2. 2

   Make a batter of the eggs, flour, salt, nutmeg and milk by puréeing them in a blender until smooth

3. 3

   Heat 3 tablespoons of the butter in a heavy 10-inch cast-iron skillet until it is bubbly

4. 4

   Pour batter into the skillet and put the skillet on the top rack of the oven

5. 5

   Bake until edges are browned and crisp, about 20 minutes

6. 6

   Meantime, quarter, core and peel the apples and thinly slice them

7. 7

   Heat the remaining butter in another large skillet, add the slices, sprinkle with sugar, and sauté over high heat until apples are browned

8. 8

   Spread them over the pancake, make a row of lemon slices across the top, and sprinkle with the confectioners' sugar