Apple Puff Pancake: A Delightful and Easy Breakfast Treat

If you’re looking for a simple yet impressive breakfast dish, an Apple Puff Pancake is the perfect choice. Also known as a Dutch Baby, this oven-baked pancake is a cross between a traditional pancake and a popover. It’s light, airy, and beautifully puffs up while baking, creating a golden, crispy edge with a soft, custardy center. Add warm, spiced apples, and you have a breakfast masterpiece that feels indulgent but is surprisingly easy to make.

Why You’ll Love This Apple Puff Pancake

• Minimal Effort, Maximum Reward – No flipping required! Just mix, pour, and bake.
• Perfect for Sharing – It’s made in one pan, making it a great choice for brunch.
• Warm and Cozy Flavors – Apples, cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla make it a comforting dish.

Ingredients You’ll Need

To make a delicious apple puff pancake, you’ll need:

• 5 large eggs
• 3/4 cup milk
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon cinnamon 
• 2 apples (peeled and sliced thin, any variety)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• Powdered sugar (for garnish)

How to Make an Apple Puff Pancake

1. Preheat the Oven – Set it to 425°F.

2. Sauté the Apples – In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add apple slices, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for 3-5 minutes until apples soften slightly.

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3. Make the Batter – In a blender or bowl, whisk together milk, flour, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Then add the eggs and mix together till smooth. If the batter is lumpy use an immersion blender.

4. Combine and Bake – Remove the skillet from the burner. Pour in the batter, over the apples.

5. Bake to Perfection – Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the pancake puffs up and turns golden brown.

6. Garnish and Serve – Dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm with maple syrup or a dollop of whipped cream.

   

Tips for the Best Apple Puff Pancake

• Use Room Temperature Ingredients – This helps the batter blend smoothly and puff up properly.
• Serve Immediately – The puff will deflate slightly after coming out of the oven, but it remains delicious!

A Breakfast Worth Waking Up For

Apple puff pancakes are a wonderful way to elevate your breakfast routine without much extra effort. Whether for a cozy weekend morning or a special brunch, this dish is sure to impress. Give it a try and enjoy the warm, cinnamon-infused flavors of this delightful pancake!

Would you like a variation, such as a gluten-free option? Let me know!

Apple Puff Pancake

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Servings 4 people

Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

• 1 bowl
• 1 Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

  

• 5 Eggs
• 1/2 cup Flour
• 3/4 cup Milk
• 4 tbsp Brown sugar
• 3 tbsp Butter
• 2 tsp Cinnamon
• 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 2 Apples Peeled and sliced thin
• 1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions

 

• Preheat the Oven – Set it to 425°F.

  Sauté the Apples – In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add apple slices, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for 3-5 minutes until apples soften slightly.

  Make the Batter – In a blender or bowl, whisk together milk, flour, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Then add the eggs and mix together till smooth. If the batter is lumpy use an immersion blender.

  Combine and Bake – Remove the skillet from the burner. Pour in the batter, over the apples

  Bake to Perfection – Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the pancake puffs up and turns golden brown.

  Garnish and Serve – Dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm with maple syrup or a dollop of whipped cream.

Notes

• Serve Immediately – The puff will deflate slightly after coming out of the oven, but it remains delicious!

 

Keyword Apple, Puff, Pastry. Breakfast