Description
To put it simply, this dish is a large, oven-baked pancake that relies on steam rather than chemical leaveners like baking powder to rise. Unlike traditional American pancakes, the batter is thin and egg-heavy, very similar to what you would use for Yorkshire pudding. The result is a texture that is light, airy, and slightly chewy.
Ingredients
For the pancake
3 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup milk
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt
For the cinnamon apples
2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled & sliced
1 tbsp butter
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
For the pan
2 tbsp butter
To serve (optional)
Powdered sugar
Maple syrup
Whipped cream or vanilla yogurt
Instructions
1. Preheat
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven to heat.
2. Prepare the batter
In a blender or bowl, mix eggs, milk, flour, sugar, vanilla, and salt.
Blend or whisk until smooth and lump-free.
Let batter rest while apples cook.
3. Cook the cinnamon apples
Melt 1 tbsp butter in a pan over medium heat.
Add apples, cinnamon, brown sugar, and lemon juice.
Cook 5–7 minutes until apples are soft and caramelized.
Remove from heat.
4. Bake the Dutch baby
Carefully remove hot skillet from oven.
Add 2 tbsp butter; swirl to coat.
Pour batter into the pan (it will sizzle).
Quickly scatter apples evenly over the top.
Return skillet to oven and bake 18–22 minutes, until puffed and golden.
5. Serve
Remove from oven (it will deflate slightly — normal!).
Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup.
Serve immediately.
Notes
For the best rise, use room-temperature eggs and milk, and make sure the skillet is fully preheated before adding the batter. The pancake will puff dramatically in the oven and naturally deflate once removed—this is normal. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (â…“ of pancake)
- Calories: 290 kcal
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