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Baked Pancake from Bette Stitt
This Baked Pancake recipe is a nostalgic comfort dish that combines the fluffy richness of a popover with the golden crispiness of an oven-baked treat. Often known as a “Dutch Baby,” this pancake puffs up in the oven and creates a dramatic centerpiece, perfect for breakfast or brunch. Served with warm sautéed apples and raisins, it brings together buttery warmth, tart-sweet fruit, and the subtle essence of nutmeg, making it a cozy, satisfying choice for chilly mornings or weekend gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American, German
Servings 4
Calories 462 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Baked Pancake:

  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup flour
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • nutmeg (a few grains of )
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Sautéed Apples & Raisins:

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (or margarine)
  • 4 apples (peeled and sliced)
  • ½ cup brown sugar (dark)
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup raisins

Instructions
 

Step 1: Make Pancake Batter

  • Beat eggs until thick.
  • Add milk, flour, salt, and nutmeg.
  • Beat until batter is smooth.

Step 2: Preheat Skillet

  • Heat oil in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet at 450°F until hot but not browned.

Step 3: Bake Pancake

  • Pour the batter into the hot skillet and immediately place in oven.
  • Bake at 450°F for 18–20 minutes or until pancake is puffed and golden brown.

Step 4: Prepare Apples and Raisins

  • While the pancake bakes, melt 1/4 cup of unsalted butter in another skillet.
  • Add apple slices and sauté for 3 minutes.
  • Add brown sugar, water, and raisins.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5–7 minutes until apples are tender and sauce thickens slightly.

Step 5: Serve

  • Remove pancake from oven.
  • Fill center with the warm apple mixture.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

Tips

  • Substitute pears or peaches for apples in the topping.
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon or cloves for more spice.
  • For extra richness, use whole milk or a splash of cream.
  • Try topping with whipped cream or vanilla yogurt.
  • Make individual servings in smaller ramekins, adjust bake time accordingly.

Nutrition

Calories: 462kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 393mgFiber: 5gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 621IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 2mg
Keyword apples, dutch baby, pancake
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