Dutch Apple Pancake
The Dutch Apple Pancake, or 'Appelpannenkoek,' is a large, thick, oven-baked pancake that puffs up dramatically around its edges. It features a batter base loaded with sliced apples, cinnamon, and sugar, and is often finished with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of caramel. This beloved dish is a staple in Dutch 'pannenkoekenhuis' (pancake houses) and is considered a sweet, hearty meal.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates and fat, providing a substantial amount of energy, with a rough calorie ballpark of 500-700 per serving. It offers key nutrients like calcium from milk, some protein from eggs and flour, and a good dose of dietary fiber and vitamin C from the apples.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 62 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 32 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
| Calcium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
Per 1 piece (approx. 220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the Dutch Apple Pancake is a social dish, often shared family-style from a large pan and eaten with a knife and fork, unlike the smaller, stackable American pancake. Nutritionally, its unique oven-baking method creates a texture that is part soufflé, part pancake, making it a more substantial and custard-like dessert or meal.
