Oct. 11, 2019

Spiced Dutch Baby with Maple Cinnamon Apples

Yield: 4 Servings

Skill level: Moderate

Dutch baby pancakes are a simple way to create an impressive, oven-baked breakfast, and this version adds a warm, seasonal twist. Light and fluffy with crisp edges, the pancake is topped with tender, maple-cinnamon apples for a perfect balance of texture and flavor. Easy to prepare and beautiful to serve, this dish is ideal for weekend brunch, holiday mornings, or anytime you want a cozy, elevated breakfast with minimal effort.

This Dutch baby pancake is crisp on the edges, soft in the center, and topped with caramelized apples. Perfect for brunch.

Ingredients

Spiced Dutch Baby

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 3 large eggs
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Powdered sugar (optional) for serving
  • Maple syrup (optional) for serving

Maple Cinnamon Apples

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 Autumn Glory® apples, cored and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Autumn Glory apple slices (optional) for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400˚F.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to a 10-inch cast-iron skillet; once the oven has preheated, place the skillet in the oven for 10 minutes. Melt the remaining two tablespoons of butter and set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, add eggs, milk, flour, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter to a quart-sized mason jar. Add the lid and seal tightly. Shake contents vigorously until well blended.
  4. Once the pan has preheated, remove it from the oven, pour the batter in the center, and place it back in the oven to bake for about 20 minutes or until the center is fluffy and the edges are crisp.
  5. While the Dutch Baby is cooking, make the Maple Cinnamon Apples.
  6. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to a large skillet and let it melt over medium heat.
  7. Add the sliced apples, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  8. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until the apples have softened slightly.
  9. Remove from heat and set aside.
  10. When the Dutch Baby is cooked, remove it from the oven and top with cooked apples, fresh apples, maple syrup, and powdered sugar (if using).

Recipe by The Feed Feed for Superfresh Growers®

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