Apple Dutch Baby
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Loaded with sweet-tart apples, this Dutch baby recipe has become an AK community favorite! The batter comes together in no time, and 15 minutes later it’s done. Many readers have had success using gluten-free flour as well as dairy-free substitutes. See comments below!
This Dutch baby recipe is one of the most fun recipes to prepare as it comes together in just minutes, puffs dramatically in the oven, and feeds four comfortably (so long as you provide some bacon or sausage on the side.)
Having made this many times now, the critical step is to purée the ingredients to ensure the batter is not lumpy, which will ensure the Dutch baby cooks properly and emerges with custardy texture. You can use a food processor, a traditional blender, or an immersion blender.
I also use double the amount of apples suggested in the original recipe to ensure loads of tender apple slices fill every bite. Though the recipe does not call for it, a dash of cinnamon is a wonderful addition to this batter.
If you love this recipe, be sure to try this variation: Lemon-Blueberry Dutch Baby.
Apple Dutch Baby
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Description
Source: Gourmet
Ingredients
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
- 1 large sweet apple such as Honey Crisp, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup whole or 2% milk
- 1/2 cup (64 grams) all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Confectioners sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F.
- Melt butter in a 9-inch oven-safe skillet over moderate heat, then transfer 2 tablespoons to a blender or food processor. Add apple slices to the skillet and cook, turning over once, until beginning to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. (They don’t need to caramelize, just soften.)
- While the apples are cooking, add milk, flour, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla, and salt to butter in blender and blend until smooth. (Do do this step — I didn’t the first time around and the batter was really lumpy.)
- Pour batter over apple and transfer skillet to oven. Bake until pancake is puffed and golden, about 15 minutes. Dust with confectioners sugar and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
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123 Comments on “Apple Dutch Baby”
Great recipe – we really like it 🙂 The batter is the same as for another recipe I’m more familiar with: a Finnish Pannukakku. To make it without a blender add your dry ingredients to your mixing bowl first, then whisk in the liquids a little at a time. The resulting mixture will be smooth. Similar process to if you’re hand whisking pancake or crepe batter.
small edit: or beat the eggs and sugar first, then the rest of the dry, then liquid
This was a hit in my house! I did have quite a bit of trouble with the pancake sticking to my cast iron skillet. Did others have this issue or do I need to spend some time re-seasoning my skillet?
Great to hear, Grace, but that’s a bummer about the sticking. Is it a new cast iron skillet? What’s the brand? It is possible that re-seasoning it will help.
Just made it and it was perfectly delicious! I substituted some yogurt and half and half plus water for the milk because I didn’t have any. I used beaters for the batter instead of a blender. It is comforting and easy to make! Love it, thank you!
Great to hear! Thanks for writing and sharing these notes 🙂
This was outrageously delicious! Our brunch guests all loved it, even the picky eaters. They requested for me which was easy enough to whip up in no time. Thank you for sharing this recipe! What a gift.
Great to hear! Thanks so much for writing 🙂 🙂 🙂
Absolutely perfect for a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday brunch. Although it looked done at 12 minutes, I held out to14 in a #8 cast iron skillet (10 inches). Would love a savory version with mushrooms, spinach, and Gruyère for dinner, please?
I have been wanting to make a savory one… stay tuned!!
Wow! This was amazing. Added a 1/4 tsp cinnamon, cause it’s apples after all ☺️.
I’ve made other Dutch baby recipes before, but this one was the absolute best!
Great to hear Elisha! Thanks so much for writing 🙂