Best Dutch Baby Pancake With Pear Caramel Sauce Recipes

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DUTCH BABY



Dutch Baby image

A Dutch baby is a big, puffy, family-style pancake baked in a sizzling-hot buttered skillet.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Breakfast & Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large eggs
½ cup all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon maple syrup, plus more for serving
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Confectioners' sugar, for serving (optional)
Fresh berries, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Put a 10-inch cast iron skillet or oven-safe nonstick pan into the oven and heat for at least 5 minutes.
  • In a blender, combine the eggs, flour, milk, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, the salt, and vanilla. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender jar as necessary, about 30 seconds.
  • Open the oven door and drop the butter into the preheated skillet. Close the oven and allow the butter to melt, about 2 minutes (do not let it burn). Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and place an oven mitt or dishtowel over the handle to remind yourself that it's hot. Pour the batter into the buttered skillet and carefully place the skillet back into the oven. Bake for about 20 minutes, until puffed and golden. Carefully remove the skillet from the oven (again, place an oven mitt or dishtowel over the handle to remind yourself that it's hot). Dust with confectioners' sugar and top with berries, if desired, then cut into wedges and serve with maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 13 g, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sugar 5 g, Fiber 0 g, Sodium 214 mg, Cholesterol 165 mg

CARAMEL-APPLE DUTCH BABY



Caramel-Apple Dutch Baby image

This recipe makes the perfect breakfast, brunch or sweet treat for a lazy weekend. Any 10-inch ovenproof pan or baking dish will work here, but for the puffiest and crispest pancake, use a cast-iron pan. Don't skimp on the amount of butter you melt in the pan in the first step; it prevents the pancake from sticking, and helps brown and crisp the Dutch baby while it bakes. The easy, no-fail caramel sauce infuses the apples with brown sugar and vanilla, while also serving as a syrup to drizzle over each slice. For maximum ooh and aahs, spoon the apples, caramel and all, into the center of the Dutch baby and serve it in the skillet. To keep the pancake crisp longer, serve the apples and caramel separately and allow guests to top their own.

Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell

Categories     breakfast, brunch, for two, lunch, weekday, pancakes, pastries, dessert, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (One 10-inch pancake)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 tablespoons/55 grams unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
3 large eggs
3/4 cup/95 grams all-purpose flour
2/3 cup/160 milliliters whole milk
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup/60 milliliters heavy cream
1/2 cup/110 grams dark brown sugar
3 baking apples (about 1 pound), such as Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Gala, or Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch slices
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of ground cinnamon
Pinch of fine sea salt
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the Dutch baby: Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the butter into a medium (10-inch) ovenproof skillet (preferably cast-iron) and transfer to the oven until melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, flour, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Pour the batter into the hot skillet and transfer to the oven. Bake until the pancake puffs up around the edges and turns golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • While the Dutch baby cooks, prepare the topping: Melt the 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat, then stir in the cream and brown sugar. Add the apples and cook, stirring frequently, until the caramel thickens and the apples are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the vanilla, cinnamon and salt.
  • To serve, pile the apples on top of the warm Dutch baby, then slice and serve. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.

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