Fluffy Dutch Apple Pancake for Two
This Fluffy Dutch Apple Pancake for Two is a delightful twist on traditional pancakes, combining the warm flavors of sweet apples with a light and airy batter. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a comforting dessert, this recipe is designed with my dear friend Baby Kato in mind—a pancake lover who enjoys indulgence at any time of the day. The combination of caramelized apples and a fluffy pancake baked to perfection in a cast-iron skillet creates a delightful dish that simply melts in your mouth. Serve it with a dusting of confectioners' sugar for the finishing touch and enjoy a warm, cozy meal that feels like a special occasion, no matter when you prepare it.
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Servings
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Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
unsalted butter
1/4 cup (melted)
sweet apples
1 large (peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch-wide wedges)
whole milk
1/2 cup (none)
all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (none)
eggs
4 large (none)
granulated sugar
3 tablespoons (none)
vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon (none)
salt
1/4 teaspoon (none)
confectioners' sugar
to dust (none)
Instructions
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1. Preheat your oven: Place the rack in the middle position and preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
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2. Prepare the skillet: In a well-seasoned 10- to 11-inch cast-iron skillet, melt 1/4 cup of unsalted butter over moderate heat. Once melted, reserve 2 tablespoons of the butter and transfer it to a blender.
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3. Cook the apples: Add the prepared apple wedges to the skillet and sauté them for about 3 to 5 minutes, turning them occasionally until they begin to soften and get slightly caramelized.
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4. Make the batter: While the apples are cooking, add the milk, flour, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla, and salt into the blender with the reserved butter. Blend the mixture until smooth and well combined.
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5. Combine and bake: Pour the smooth batter over the sautéed apples in the skillet. Gently return the skillet to the oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the pancake is puffed up and golden brown.
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6. Serve: Remove from the oven, dust with confectioners' sugar, and serve immediately while hot for the ultimate flavor experience.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Fluffy Dutch Apple Pancake for Two?
It is a light and airy pancake baked in a cast-iron skillet with caramelized sweet apples, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
What temperature should the oven be preheated to?
The oven should be preheated to 450°F (232°C).
Where should the oven rack be placed?
The oven rack should be placed in the middle position.
What size skillet is recommended for this recipe?
A well-seasoned 10- to 11-inch cast-iron skillet is recommended.
What type of butter should I use?
The recipe calls for 1/4 cup of unsalted butter.
How much butter goes into the blender?
Reserve 2 tablespoons of the melted butter from the skillet to add to the blender.
What kind of apples are best for this pancake?
Use one large sweet apple for the best flavor profile.
How should the apples be prepared?
The apples should be peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch-wide wedges.
How long do the apples need to sauté?
Sauté the apple wedges for about 3 to 5 minutes until they soften and begin to caramelize.
What ingredients are needed for the batter?
The batter consists of whole milk, all-purpose flour, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and reserved melted butter.
How many eggs are required?
This recipe requires 4 large eggs.
How much flour is used in the recipe?
You will need 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour.
How much milk is used?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of whole milk.
How much sugar is in the batter?
The batter contains 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
What is the best way to mix the batter?
Combine the ingredients in a blender and blend until the mixture is smooth.
How do I combine the batter and the apples?
Pour the smooth batter directly over the sautéed apples in the skillet before baking.
How long does the pancake bake?
Bake the pancake for approximately 15 minutes.
How can I tell when the pancake is finished cooking?
The pancake is done when it is puffed up and golden brown.
What is the recommended garnish?
Dust the finished pancake with confectioners' sugar.
Should the pancake be served hot or cold?
It should be served immediately while hot for the ultimate flavor experience.
Is this recipe suitable for brunch?
Yes, it is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a comforting dessert.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe is specifically designed to serve two people.
Can I use a different type of skillet?
A cast-iron skillet is preferred for its heat retention and ability to caramelize the apples properly.
What is the texture of the pancake?
The pancake is light, airy, and fluffy, creating a dish that melts in your mouth.
How much vanilla extract is needed?
The recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Does the recipe include salt?
Yes, 1/4 teaspoon of salt is included in the batter.
Who was this recipe inspired by?
The recipe was designed with a friend named Baby Kato in mind, who loves indulgent pancakes.
Is this considered an easy recipe?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe that feels like a special occasion meal.
What type of sugar is used in the batter?
Granulated sugar is used to sweeten the batter.
What is the total number of ingredients?
There are 9 ingredients in total for this recipe.