German Pancakes with Apples

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

3 Tbsp sugar

1 Tbsp lemon zest

1/2 tsp salt

1/8 tsp nutmeg

1 1/2 cups milk

6 large eggs

 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 

Combine the dry ingredients and mix into the wet ingredients.  Combine 2/3 first to evenly whisk.  Then add the rest.  This will remove the lumps.  

Heat a skillet with 3 Tbsp butter on the stove.  Pour batter in (use a nonstick skillet).  Put in a cold oven  (not preheated) at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Very important!  Will puff up.

Apple topping:

1 1/4 lbs Braburn apples, cored, cut into 1/2 in small pieces (3-4)

2 Tbsp butter melted 

1/3 cup water

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

1/8 tsp salt

Heat the butter on medium heat.  Whisk together ingredients and add to pan and add apples.  Mix.  Simmer on medium-high with the lid on for 5 minutes. 

*Serve like a pie slice with apples and apple sauce over top.