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Caramelized Apple Dutch Baby Pancake With Crème Anglaise

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This delicious recipe combines the crisp sweetness of seasonal apples with the light and airy texture of a Dutch baby pancake, making it the perfect breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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For the Dutch Baby:

  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 3 eggs

For the caramel apples:

  • 3 apples (honey crisp apple, Granny Smith apple, or your apples of choice)
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter

For the crème anglais

  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Add the butter to a medium ovenproof skillet (I use a cast iron pan which I think is preferable) and place it in the center of the oven until the butter melts. This should only take about 1-2 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs.
  4. Add the milk, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, vanilla extract, flour, and salt and whisk until combined and smooth and there are not any lumps.
  5. Pour batter into the hot pan with the melted butter and place it in the center of the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes until the edges of the pancake puff up and turn golden brown around the edges.
  6. While the Dutch baby is baking, prepare the caramel sauce and apples. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and then add the cream and brown sugar to the hot skillet.
  7. Next, add the apple slices and cook them, stirring frequently, until the apples are tender, about 5-10 minutes. When the apples have softened, add the vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
  8. For serving, pour the apples over the center of the Dutch Baby, slice and plate individual pieces, and pour a bit of Créme Anglais on top. And don’t forget a cup of coffee to go with it!

Notes

I used a 10-inch cast iron skillet but a 12-inch skillet would also work.

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