Name: German Apple Pancakes
Cook time: 1 hr
Total time: 1 hr
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings (about 12 pancakes)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 4 large eggs; 1 1/2 lb Gala apples (3 or 4); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces; an adjustable-blade slicer

These tender and not-too-sweet cakes fall somewhere between an American flapjack and a crêpe. Though they're traditionally served for dessert, we love them for a special winter breakfast, generously dusted with cinnamon sugar.

Cooks' note:

Batter, with apples, can be made 3 hours ahead and kept chilled, covered. Stir before using.

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