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A slice of apple Dutch baby pancake on a white plate with a cast iron skillet of apple Dutch baby, an apple, a bottle of maple syrup and green napkins in the background.
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Apple Dutch Baby Pancake
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
This recipe for Apple Dutch Baby Pancake is easy to make in a cast iron pan, but be ready to eat it as soon as it comes out of the oven. It waits for no one and will fall quickly. That's ok - it tastes just as delicious.
Course: Entrées, Desserts/Sweets
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Breakfast/Brunch
Servings: 6
Calories: 248 kcal
Ingredients
  • 4 eggs
  • ⅔ cup half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter divided
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large honey crisp apple peeled and thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
  • Maple syrup and powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
  1. Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven and pre-heat the oven to 425°F.

  2. Whisk the eggs, half-and-half, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of the butter together until combined. Add the flour and salt and whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth with no lumps. Let the batter rest for at least 10 minutes.

  3. Combine the sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg in a bowl and toss to coat the apples. Set the apples aside.
  4. Carefully remove the hot cast iron skillet from the oven and place on the stovetop. (Remember this skillet is hot and you will need to use oven mitts.) Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter into the pre-heated cast iron skillet and carefully scatter the apples over the butter. Pour the batter into the pan evenly over the apples. Use oven mitts to return the pan to the oven.
  5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the pancake is brown and has puffed up. Make sure you don’t open the oven for the first 15 minutes of the cooking process.
  6. Remove the pan from the oven and dust a little powdered sugar on top. The Dutch baby will deflate quickly so have your phone ready so you can catch your Instagram-worthy picture right away! Cut the Dutch baby into wedges and serve immediately with maple syrup.
Nutrition Facts
Apple Dutch Baby Pancake
Amount Per Serving (1 of 6 servings)
Calories 248 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 139mg46%
Sodium 218mg9%
Potassium 139mg4%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 504IU10%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 61mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.