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Apfel Pfannekuchen (German Apple Pancake)

Apfel Pfannekuchen (German Apple Pancake)

3 large eggs 3/4 cup all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 7 tablespoons butter, divided 1 tart green apple, sliced Powdered sugar for sprinkling Apple or pear sauce for accompaniment (optional)

Preheat oven to 425*F (220*C). Make a batter of the eggs, flour, salt, and milk and blend until smooth. Heat 3 tablespoons of butter in an iron skillet or other oven-proof pan, until bubbly, add apple slices and saute over medium heat until crisp-tender. Pour batter into hot skillet over the apple slices. Place skillet in oven and bake until edges are browned and crisp and cake is puffed, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and/or serve with apple or pear sauce. Makes 6 servings.