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Baked Apple Pancakes

Baked Apple Pancake

The Crispy Chef
This fluffy baked apple pancake, also known as a Dutch Baby, is a dramatic, puffed-up breakfast that combines caramelized cinnamon apples with a tender, custard-like pancake. The oven does all the work—perfect for a show-stopping weekend brunch or holiday morning.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine European, German
Servings 4 servings
Calories 360 kcal

Equipment

  • 10-inch cast iron skillet Or heavy oven-safe skillet
  • Blender or whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife and cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp (60 g) unsalted butter
  • 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala), cored, peeled, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp (25 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk (or dairy-free milk)
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp (25 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch ground nutmeg
  • Pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). The skillet must be very hot for the pancake to puff.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter. Add sliced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp and caramelized. Set aside.
  • Blend or whisk eggs, milk, flour, sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt until smooth with no lumps.
  • Carefully remove hot skillet. Add apple base, then pour batter evenly over apples.
  • Bake 15–20 minutes without opening oven. Pancake is ready when edges are tall, puffy, and golden brown.
  • Remove from oven. Slice into wedges, dust with powdered sugar, and serve immediately with lemon or whipped cream.

Notes

Try swapping the apples for pears, berries, or peaches. For a gluten-free option, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use oat or cashew milk and substitute the butter with coconut oil or vegan butter. Serve fresh from the oven with powdered sugar and lemon juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
Keyword apple dutch baby, baked pancake, dutch baby, fall brunch
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