Bourbon Apple Dutch Baby Pancake

Name: Bourbon Apple Dutch Baby Pancake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 3/4 cup whole milk; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp salt; 3 tbsp butter; 2 large Granny Smith apples, sliced thin; 3 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp bourbon; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)

40 min 4 servings medium

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Bourbon Apple Dutch Baby Pancake

A puffy, golden Dutch baby pancake loaded with bourbon-caramelized apples — a show-stopping breakfast or dessert made on the grill.

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Total

40 min

Servings

Difficulty

medium

A Dutch baby is a dramatic, oven-puffed pancake that billows up in a hot cast iron skillet. This version is topped with bourbon-flambéed caramelized apples and can be made on a covered grill for outdoor brunch perfection. The whiskey burns off during cooking, leaving behind a deep, warm flavor.

Ingredients

Servings

Batter

Bourbon Apples

Instructions

Make the batter

Whisk eggs, milk, flour, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until very smooth with no lumps. Let rest while you prepare the apples.

Caramelize the apples

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add apple slices and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Carefully add bourbon (it may flame — this is normal). Cook until the apples are tender and glazed.

Remove apples and prep skillet

Transfer apples to a plate. Add remaining tablespoon of butter to the hot skillet and swirl to coat.

Pour and bake

Place the hot buttered skillet on a grill preheated to 425°F (or in an oven). Immediately pour in the batter. Close the lid and bake for 18-22 minutes until the Dutch baby is puffed dramatically and golden brown. Do not open the lid during baking.

Pro tip: The puff is created by steam — opening the lid releases the steam and causes collapse.