This Apple Dutch Baby Pancake is like a combination of an apple pie and a tender buttery pancake. There isn’t any flipping or dripping and cleanup is a breeze.
It wasn’t that long ago that I was first introduced to the Dutch Baby Pancake. Amazed was my initial opinion. My opinion of this Apple Dutch Baby Pancake doubles down that opinion.
One of the reasons that I love this pancake is because they are so simple to make and delicious to eat. They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch and in my case breakfast for dinner! Being able to just mix them up and pour them into a pan can’t be easier. I use a large mixing bowl with a spout. I just love the way that they puff up in the oven. They look like they’re a souffle or something difficult…not.
When I eat traditional pancakes I have a tendency to use a 1:1 ratio of syrup to pancake because they’re often dry. That isn’t the case with a Dutch Baby Pancake. Their sweetness comes from the fruit that’s sprinkled over the top before baking. I dusted the Blueberry Dutch Baby Pancake with some powdered sugar when I made it. This Apple version got loaded up with a quick cinnamon-apple topping. That definitely bumped it up over the top.
I love having quick and easy breakfast recipes over the holidays or for overnight guests. This recipe would be so easy to make and would make anyone feel special at your table. The topping can be made in advance to minimalize putting them together when you should be visiting with your guests or drinking mimosas or something important.
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Apple Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour I use unbleached
- 1/2 cup skim milk Any milk can be used
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 apple peeled, cored and diced into 1/4" pieces
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp sugar
Cinnamon Apple Topping
- 2 apples peeled, cored and diced into 1/4" pieces
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp corn starch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
Cinnamon Apple Topping
- In a 2-quart saucepan, add diced apples, lemon juice, and apple juice. Cook until apples begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl combine cinnamon, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Stir into apples and continue cooking until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
Dutch Baby Pancake
- In a small bowl combine diced apple, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir to combine and set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the flour, milk, juice, and eggs together until blended.
- Melt the butter in a 12" skillet over high heat until foamy. I used a cast iron skillet but use what you have.
- Pour batter into the skillet and sprinkle on the apple mixture.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. It will puff up while baking but flattens shortly after removal from the oven.
- Cut into slices and serve with cinnamon apple topping
Nutrition
I hope you’ll give this Apple Dutch Baby Pancake a try. I think you’ll be hooked like I am.
What is your favorite breakfast meal to make for guests or the holidays? I’d love it if you would share!
Here are a couple more guest ready breakfast ideas that we love!
Crustless 3 Cheese Asparagus Quiche
Apple Pecan Streusel Pull-Apart Bread
Blueberry Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe
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Michaela Kenkel says
I think this would make a magnificent Thanksgiving breakfast!!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Michaela! My family would love these on Thanksgiving morning too!
Sandra Shaffer says
My mom used to make Dutch baby for us kids, but we never had them with apples! Love the fall spices in this recipe. I’ll make this one for mom!
Julie Menghini says
Oh, Sandra, I wish my mom would have known about Dutch babies. I hope your mother enjoys this version!
Michele says
I have wanted to try a dutch baby for so long and this sounds not only delicious but like something I can pull off! Saving it for Sunday Brunch next week! Thanks
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Michele! They’re perfect for Sunday mornings. That’s when most of mine appear.
Alida @My Little Italian Kitchen says
I have neve made this apple pancake. It looks divine and easy to make. Lovely photos too!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you so much Alida!
debi at Life Currents says
I’ve made many a Dutch baby pancake, but never one quite as pretty as this. I love the caramelized apples in this one! They look amazing.
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Debi! They were new to me a year ago and I really wish I would have known about them when the kiddos were young.
Jeff the Chef says
I’ve only had a Dutch baby once, and I loved it. I had no idea it could be made in a cast-iron skillet. I can’t wait to try it!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Jeff! I use my cast iron a lot. It’s so good for browning and will outlast me!
[email protected]'s Dinnertime Dish says
This would be so great to serve at a holiday brunch! It looks so delicious!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Lisa! We really enjoyed it!
Wilhelmina Wessel says
This Dutch Baby will great on holiday mornings!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you! I think it will too!
Jillian says
These Apple Dutch Baby Pancakes are perfect for Fall breakfasts. My kids loved sprinkling a little powdered sugar over them!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Jillian! Powdered sugar would definitely be a win here too!
loretta says
Thank you, thank you Julie! You won’t believe this but I found something similar on my FB feed…… I forgot to bookmark it, and was searching for it only today…..and voila! here you have it, exactly what I was looking for. I have apples, and I have all the ingredients for the pancake batter. I know I’m gonna love this. Lately I’ve been indulging as my sweet tooth has spiraled out of control after the wedding 🙂
Julie Menghini says
You must have been channeling my kitchen inspiration, Loretta! I’ve been out of control in so many ways too and now with the holidays coming up, I’m going to have to get real! You have the right to let your hair down after the wedding. I think I needed a 6-month rest after my daughter got married LOL!
Nellie Tracy says
My new most favorite breakfast recipe! YUM!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Nellie! We loved them too!
Judith A. Graber says
Does this ever sound good Julie! Many, many years ago I made my first Dutch Baby at a B&B cooking class. It was plain and simple but you have turned this pancake into an apple lover’s dream. I don’t even need to go shopping… Now, I have to invite someone over to help me eat it 🙂
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Judi! I would have loved making these for my children were home. They are easy and so delicious.