Caramelized Apple and Cinnamon Dutch Baby Pancake
An oven-baked Dutch baby pancake topped with warm caramelized apples and a dusting of cinnamon, perfect for a cozy brunch or Halloween breakfast. This American-inspired Halloween recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, large eggs, whole milk into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 medium, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- for dusting powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a blender, combine 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 3 large eggs, 3/4 cup whole milk, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Blend until smooth and frothy, about 30 seconds.
- Step 2: Place a 10-inch ovenproof skillet or cast iron pan on the stove over medium heat. Add 4 tbsp unsalted butter and melt until foaming but not browned.
- Step 3: Pour the batter into the hot buttered skillet and immediately transfer to the oven. Bake for 15 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Step 4: While the Dutch baby bakes, heat a sauté pan over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp butter and 2 medium thinly sliced apples, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender and caramelized.
- Step 5: Remove the Dutch baby from the oven; it will deflate slightly. Top with the warm caramelized apples and dust generously with powdered sugar.
- Step 6: Slice into wedges and serve immediately for a sweet and spiced brunch treat.








