How to make Mountain Ridge Golf Club’s signature German Apple Pancake

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When Marc Bolch took the reins as executive chef at Mountain Ridge Golf Club in West Caldwell, New Jersey almost 14 years ago, the hiring came with one non-negotiable stipulation from the club’s general manager.

Under no circumstances was Bolch to change or do away with the apple pancake — a signature dish that many Mountain Ridge members had religiously ordered for years, possibly even decades before that.

Yes, this particular apple pancake is comfort food, but according to Bolch, it’s a dish that requires a bit of skill to make and likely won’t be mastered by anyone on the first go.

Nevertheless, Mountain Ridge’s famous dish is an ideal breakfast treat for special occasions. In fact, it just might become your new holiday morning tradition.

Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 1 and 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup yogurt

6 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 Granny Smith apple and 1 McIntosh apple, peeled and sliced into quarter-inch wedges 1 stick of butter (divided) 2 tbsp brown sugar Maple syrup

Preparation: In a medium bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt.

In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add flour mixture to bowl with the milk mixture and mix well.

In an 8-inch skillet over medium heat, melt 2 oz. of butter and then add the apples, stirring until they’re well coated. Add brown sugar and cook over medium-low heat until the apples have softened and caramelized but still have some texture to them (about 10 minutes).

In a second 8-inch skillet, melt 1 tbsp. of butter, then add 6 oz. of batter, swirling the pan so the batter coats the edges.

Once the batter around the edges begins to brown, add 3 to 4 tbsp. of cooked apples on top, then transfer the skillet to a pre-heated oven set to 350 degrees, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. When the center is firm and the edges are crispy, the pancake is done.

Slide pancake onto a plate, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and serve with maple syrup. Repeat three more times with the remaining batter. Yields 4 servings.

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How to make Mountain Ridge Golf Club’s signature German Apple Pancake

When Marc Bolch took the reins as executive chef at Mountain Ridge Golf Club in West Caldwell, New Jersey almost 14 years ago, the hiring came with one non-negotiable stipulation from the club’s general manager.