Last Sunday many of you spent a fortune on a Mother's Day brunch. Now it's time to be frugal and have a delicious brunch at home. The baked apple pancake was first mentioned in Murder Before The Bell when Rick tried to woo his new girlfriend. When it comes from the oven it is absolutely beautiful.
Batter
4 large eggs1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
Pinch of salt
1 cup of milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Fruit
4 tablespoons butter1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 large tart apple (no need to peel)
Blend eggs, flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in food processor. With the machine running add vanilla, butter, and nutmeg. Let it stand for thirty minutes.
Slice the apple.
In a 10 inch ovenproof skillet melt the butter and coat the sides of the pan. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of sugar cinnamon and nutmeg over the butter. Cover with apple slices and the other 1/4 cup of sugar. Use medium-high heat until the mixture bubbles.
Pour the batter over the apples and place in a pre-heated 425 degree oven for fifteen minutes. Reduce the heat to 375 and bake for ten minutes more. Serve immediately
Makes 3-4 servings.
This recipe adapted from Machine Cuisine Cooking Classes