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.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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)
• 0 to taste Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Remove the skillet from the oven and immediately pour the batter over the apples. Do not stir.

Step 6

Return the skillet to the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the pancake is puffed and golden brown at the edges.

Step 7

Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and let the pancake rest for a minute. It will deflate slightly as it cools.

Step 8

Dust the pancake with powdered sugar, if desired, before slicing and serving warm. Enjoy your delicious puffy baked apple pancake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(896.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1389.5

Total Fat 58.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 673.0mg	0%
Sodium 887.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 192.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.9g	0%
Total Sugars 106.2g
Protein 34.7g	0%

Vitamin D 200.5IU	0%
Calcium 391.0mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 1016.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.6%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 53.7%