German Apple Pancake

1 cup peeled, cored and thinly sliced Granny Smith, or other green apple
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/3 cup plus 1 tsp sugar
1 Tbsp cinnamon
3 large whole eggs
1 large egg yolk
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup half-and-half

Preheat oven 400.

In heavy ovenproof 10" skillet cook apple slices in butter over moderate heat (turn once) for 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.

In small bowl combine 1/3 cup sugar with cinnamon. Sprinkle over apples.

In another bowl whisk together eggs and the yolk.

In another bowl whisk together flour, remaining 1 tsp sugar and salt. Whisk in cream. Whisk in the egg mixture.

Pour batter over apple mixture.

Bake pancake in skillet on middle rack of oven for 12-15 minutes, or until it is puffed and golden. Invert it onto a heated platter.

Serves 2