4 people
BREAKFAST
Ina Garten Modern Comfort (p. 237)
Granny smith apple - 1
Unsalted butter - 4 tbl
Whole milk - 1⁄2 cup
Eggs - 2
Granulated sugar - 2 tbl
Vanilla extract - 1⁄2 tsp
All-purpose flour - 1⁄2 cup
Ground cinnamon - 1⁄4 tsp
Granny smith apple - peel, core and slice in 1/8-inch thick slices
Eggs - bring to room temperature
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees, exactly.
Melt 3 tbl of butter in a 9-inch skillet or oven proof crepe pan over medium to medium-high heat. Add the apple slices, 1 tbl of the granulated sugar and the cinnamon and toss well. Saute the apple for 5 to 7 minutes until tender, tossing occasionally. Spread the apple out in the pan and keep hot over low heat.
Meanwhile, melt the remaining butter in the microwave. In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. IN a small bowl,combine the flour, the remaining 1 tbl of granulated sugar, and 1⁄4 tsp salt. Whisk the flour mixture into the milk mixture, whisking until there are no lumps. Pour the batter over the cooked apple in the hot pan and immediately place in the oven.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the pancake is puffed and the edges start to get crispy and browned. Dust lightly with confectioners sugar if you wish and serve with maple syrup.