Puffy Baked Apple Pancake
Transform your breakfast routine with this irresistible Puffy Baked Apple Pancake, a delightful fusion of a classic Dutch baby and caramelized apple goodness. This recipe combines a light, airy batter made from simple pantry staples with tender, cinnamon-spiced apple slices, caramelized to perfection in butter and brown sugar. Baked in a hot cast iron skillet, the pancake dramatically puffs up in the oven, creating a show-stopping centerpiece for your table. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is ideal for weekend brunches or special occasions. Finish it with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch, and serve it warm for a comforting, crowd-pleasing treat that tastes as amazing as it looks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 Large eggs
- 0.75 cup Whole milk
- 0.75 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 medium Apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar (light or dark)
- to taste Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a 10-inch oven-safe skillet (such as cast iron) in the oven to heat up while you prepare the batter.
In a blender, combine the eggs, milk, flour, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Blend until smooth and no lumps remain. Let the batter rest for a few minutes while you prepare the apples.
Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Add the butter and swirl it around until melted and it coats the bottom and sides of the skillet.
Add the apple slices to the skillet and sprinkle the brown sugar over them. Return the skillet to the oven for about 3 minutes, just until the apples begin to soften and caramelize slightly.
Remove the skillet from the oven and immediately pour the batter over the apples. Do not stir.
Return the skillet to the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the pancake is puffed and golden brown at the edges.
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and let the pancake rest for a minute. It will deflate slightly as it cools.
Dust the pancake with powdered sugar, if desired, before slicing and serving warm. Enjoy your delicious puffy baked apple pancake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.5 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.2 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 673 mg | 224% | |
| Sodium | 887 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.9 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 106.2 g | ||
| Protein | 34.7 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 391 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1016 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
