Active Time

　　15 min

　　Total Time

　　30 min

　　

Ingredients

Makes 2 servings

　　1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter

　　1 large sweet apple such as Gala or Golden Delicious, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch-wide wedges

　　1/2 cup whole milk

　　1/2 cup all-purpose flour

　　4 large eggs

　　3 tablespoons granulated sugar

　　1/2 teaspoon vanilla

　　1/4 teaspoon salt

　　Confectioners sugar for dusting

　　

Special Equipment

a well-seasoned 10- to 11-inch heavy cast-iron skillet or other ovenproof skillet

　　

Step 1

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F.

　　

Step 2

Melt butter in skillet over moderate heat, then transfer 2 tablespoons to a blender. Add apple wedges to skillet and cook, turning over once, until beginning to soften, 3 to 5 minutes.

　　

Step 3

While apple is cooking, add milk, flour, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla, and salt to butter in blender and blend until smooth.

　　

Step 4

Pour batter over apple and transfer skillet to oven. Bake until pancake is puffed and golden, about 15 minutes. Dust with confectioners sugar and serve immediately.