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    Home ~ Recipes ~ Breakfast Recipes for One

    Apple Dutch Baby Pancake for One

    LAST UPDATED: Sep 23, 2022 · PUBLISHED: Jun 5, 2022 · BY: Sydney · Leave a Comment

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    Dutch Baby Pancakes are sometimes called German Pancakes or Apple Puff Pancakes The pancakes puff up during cooking and deflate a bit when it comes out of the oven.  Dust some powdered sugar over the pancake while still warm or drizzle a little maple syrup over the top. This is my favorite pancake recipe tied with my short stack recipe.

    Close up of dutch baby pancake in skillet. this Recipe

    Ingredients Notes

    • Milk & Eggs - Use whole eggs and whole or reduced-fat milk.
    • Vanilla extract - Sometimes I substitute vanilla paste.
    • All-purpose flour
    • Butter - the butter is used to sauté the apples for a nice creamy texture and rich flavor.
    • Apple - Use your favorite apple variety.
    • Sugars - Granulated white sugar and brown sugar
    • Spices - cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.

    Another recipe you might enjoy is this yummy French toast recipe.

    Recipe Directions

    (Note: please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the complete written instructions.)

    Add the butter to the heated cast-iron skillet and tilt it to coat the bottom of the skillet with the melted butter. Preheat the oven to 425° F Check with an oven thermometer to ensure proper oven temperature is achieved.

    In a medium bowl or 4-cup measuring cup, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, sugar, and salt. Add the flour and mix until smooth.

    Layer the sliced apples on the bottom of the skillet and sprinkle the nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon over the apples. Stir the apples and cook until the apples start to soften about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar and continue cooking for about 3-4 more minutes until the apples are now very soft.

    Distribute the apples evenly along the bottom of the pan and pour the batter over the apples.

    Distribute the apples evenly along the bottom of the pan and pour the batter over the apples. Place the skillet in the oven and bake at 425°F for about about 18-20 minutes

    When the pancake rises and browns, remove it from the oven and sprinkle it with powdered sugar, Serve immediately.

    Apple Dutch Baby Pancake: Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the difference between a Dutch Baby and a German Pancake?

    Nothing really, they are the same thing.

    Why didn't my Dutch Baby pancake rise?

    The most common reason is either the pan or oven wasn't hot enough. Make sure you put the skillet in a preheat the oven.

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    Apple Pancake

    This is one of my favorite things to make in my 6-inch cast-iron skillet. A great recipe for apples that might be a little too soft to eat raw. A truly delightful and deliciously easy breakfast for two.
    4.50 from 4 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: German
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 1 (6-inch) pancake
    Calories: 836kcal
    Author:Sydney Dawes

    Ingredients

    • 2 eggs
    • ½ cup milk
    • 2 tablespoons sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla
    • ½ cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoons butter
    • 1 large apple peeled, cored and sliced thin
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • pinch of ground nutmeg
    • pinch of ground ginger
    • pinch of salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Check with an oven thermometer to ensure proper oven temperature is achieved.
    • In a medium bowl or 4-cup measuring cup, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, sugar, and salt. Add the flour and mix until smooth.
    • Heat a 6-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and tilt to coat the bottom of the skillet with the melted butter.
    • Layer the sliced apples on the bottom of the skillet and sprinkle the nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon over the apples. Stir the apples and cook until apples start to softened, about 3-4 minutes.
    • Stir in the brown sugar and continue cooking for about 3-4 more minutes until the apples are now very soft.
    • Distribute the apples evenly along the bottom of the pan and pour the batter over the apples.
    • Place the skillet in the oven and bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit until the batter rises and browns, about 18-20 minutes.
    • Remove from oven and sprinkle with powdered sugar, Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 836kcal | Carbohydrates: 133g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 412mg | Sodium: 433mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 77g

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