Description
This Apple Dutch Baby for One is a delightful single-serving baked pancake featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples nestled under a light, fluffy batter. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, this easy recipe uses a cast iron skillet to create crispy edges and a soft center, finished with a cinnamon sugar sprinkle for extra sweetness.
Ingredients
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Batter
- ½ tablespoon salted butter
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Apple Topping
- 1 small apple, thinly sliced (about ½ cup sliced apples)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven and melt butter: Set the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the ½ tablespoon of salted butter in a 6.5-inch cast iron skillet or a 5×5-inch baking dish and put it into the oven to melt while the oven heats.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 large egg, ¼ cup milk, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon sugar until smooth and combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Whisk in ¼ cup all-purpose flour, ⅛ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon into the wet mixture until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Prepare skillet and apples: Using oven mitts, carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Swirl the melted butter to coat the bottom evenly. Arrange the thinly sliced apple slices evenly in the buttered skillet.
- Pour batter over apples: Slowly pour the prepared batter over the arranged apples, tilting the skillet slightly if needed to spread the batter evenly across the top.
- Add cinnamon sugar topping: In a small bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon sugar and ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon and sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter.
- Bake the Dutch baby: Return the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center has puffed up significantly. Note that the Dutch baby will deflate slightly as it cools.
- Serve: Serve warm directly from the skillet or carefully transfer to a plate. Enjoy your single-serving Apple Dutch Baby fresh for breakfast or brunch.
Notes
- Use a cast iron skillet or oven-safe dish to achieve the best texture and even cooking.
- The Dutch baby deflates upon cooling; serve immediately for the best presentation and texture.
- Feel free to substitute the apple with other firm fruits or add a dusting of powdered sugar before serving for extra sweetness.
- Ensure the skillet is hot and the butter fully melted before adding the batter to create crispy edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Apple Dutch Baby, Dutch Baby Pancake, Single Serving Dutch Baby, Baked Pancake, Breakfast Recipe, Cinnamon Apple Pancake
