German Apple Pancakes

German Apple Pancakes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed

• 3 tablespoons sugar

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt

• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

• 2 large eggs at room temperature

• 1 1/4 cups milk at room temperature

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more as needed

• 4 Macintosh or other small apples

• Warm maple syrup, as an accompaniment

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Set a wire rack on a baking sheet and place in the oven.

2. Whisk 1 3/4 cups flour, the sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl. In small bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk the eggs with the milk and vanilla extract. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large well-seasoned cast-iron or non stick skillet over medium heat. Whisk the butter into the milk mixture. Add the liquid