Apple Dutch Baby
 
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Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • 1 tsp butter to lubricate the cast iron panBatter:
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • ⅛ tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp granulated sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup of milk
  • 1½ tsp unsalted butter, meltedFilling:
  • 1 apple, peeled, cored, and sliced ¼ inch thick
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • ⅛ tsp cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Place a small cast iron skillet in the oven to preheat.To make the batter:
  3. In a small glass bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract and milk, stirring to combine.
  5. Add the melted butter and whisk until smooth.
  6. Allow the batter to rest for at least 15 minutes.To make the filling:
  7. In a small skillet over medium heat, add the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  8. Whisk to melt and combine.
  9. Add the apples and cook until slightly softened and are coated with the sugar/butter mixture, approximately 5 minutes.To prepare:
  10. Carefully remove the cast iron skillet from the oven.
  11. Add the butter and swirl to coat the inside.
  12. Pour the batter into the cast iron skillet.
  13. Add the apples and brown sugar mixture, spreading them evenly.
  14. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the dough has puffed and the apples are deeply browned along the edges.
  15. Serve with powdered sugar sifted over top or with warmed maple syrup.
Notes
An alternate cooking method is to pour the batter over the apples and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
I serve the breakfast right in the cast iron skillet, but be careful as the pan and handle will be very hot!
Recipe by Cooking 4 One at https://www.cooking-4-one.com/2017/02/06/apple-dutch-baby/