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Position the oven rack to upper middle and preheat the oven to 500F (260C) F.
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In a medium bowl, add the flour, sugar and salt, whisk well.
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In a small bowl, add the eggs, half and half, and vanilla extract, whisk well.
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Pour the liquid mixture into the flour mixture, and whisk until very smooth.
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Set aside.
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Melt the butter in a 9 or 10-inch cast iron pan over medium high heat until bubbling.
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The pan will be heated up, make sure to use oven mitts when you touch the pan.
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Stir in the apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon, and continue cooking.
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Cook the apples until they are browned and slightly caramelized, about 8 minutes.
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Remove from the heat, drizzle the lemon juice over, and stir well.
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Immediately pour the batter around the edges and over the apples.
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Put the pan into the preheated oven by using your oven mitts.
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Turn the temperature down to 425F (220C) F.
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Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until the edges are brown and puffed.
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It should have risen almost above the edges of the pan.
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Loosen the edges with a rubber spatular, invert the pancake onto a serving plate.
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Dust the powdered sugar over the top and drizzle with maple syrup.
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Serve warm.
