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Salted Caramel Apple Dutch Baby

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A delightful oven-baked pancake topped with caramelized apples, toasted pecans, and a sprinkle of sea salt for a perfect breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

Eggs

  • 5 pieces eggs
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 Gala or Honey Crisp apple, quartered and thinly sliced apple
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped, toasted pecans for garnish
  • Confectioner’s sugar for dusting (optional) confectioner's sugar (optional)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Madagascar bourbon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • In a blender, combine eggs, milk, flour, vanilla, sugar, and salt; blend until smooth.
  • Melt butter in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet, then pour batter into skillet.
  • Arrange apple slices on top, sprinkle with cinnamon, and bake for 20 minutes until puffed and golden.
  • Meanwhile, prepare caramel sauce by melting butter and brown sugar, then adding cream, vanilla, and sea salt; simmer until thickened.
  • Serve Dutch baby drizzled with caramel, garnished with pecans and dusted with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the pecans before garnishing.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, caramel, Dutch Baby