Delicious Puffy Oven-Baked Apple Pancake! - cooking recipe

Ingredients

APPLE FILLING
2 tablespoons butter
4 apples, peeled, cored and sliced into small wedges
1/2 lemon, juice of
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla (can use less if desired)
2 tablespoons apple cider (can use apple juice also)
PANCAKE BATTER
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons melted butter
additional butter (cubed small)
confectioners' sugar, for dusting (optional)

Preparation

Set oven to 400\u00b0F.
Prepare and grease one 9-inch round cake pan (prepare two if doubling recipe).
TO make the apple filling: this step can be made well in advance and refrigerated.
Saute the apples in butter in a non-stick skillet over low heat.
Add in lemon juice, brown sugar, vanilla and apple cider (or juice if using); cook about 7-8 minutes until soft.
Cool for about 10-15 minutes, or refrigerate for later use.
To make batter: Process ALL ingredients on a processor until smooth (can use a wire whisk also for this).
Place the prepared slightly cooled apple mixture into the bottom of the prepared cake pan.
Pour the pancake batter over the apple mixture (do not mix).
Dot with butter bits.
Bake for 15-17 minutes or until puffy.
Dust with confectioners sugar.
Serve with maple syrup if desired.
DELICIOUS!