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    Home » seasonal recipes » fall » Going Dutch: Apple-Spice Buttermilk Dutch Baby

    Going Dutch: Apple-Spice Buttermilk Dutch Baby

    Mar 8, 2017 · 12 Comments

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    I'd like to think I'm pretty knowledgeable about a wide variety of things. Not to toot my own horn or anything, but if you want to go up against me in a game of Trivial Pursuit, you best be ready to get served.

    Apple-Spice Dutch Baby

    However, when Gay Lea asked us to write about kids in the kitchen this month, I was a little bit stumped at first... mostly because the closest thing I have to a child is a bossy little tortoiseshell cat, and she's not particularly interested in people food unless it's roast chicken or tuna juice.

    But if you follow me on Instagram, though, you might have noticed I do have two little nephews who live in Rhode Island, so I've picked up a trick or two from my sister when it comes to making kid-friendly meals.

    Apple-Spice Dutch Baby

    My nephews both tend to be picky eaters, so the biggest challenge most days is figuring out what they're willing to eat, but I do have a few surefire meals in my arsenal on the rare occasion that I'm on auntie duty.

    Thanks to the wonders of Pinterest, I've learned how to turn hot dogs into an octopuses (or is that octopi?), and when that fails to impress, there's always boxed mac and cheese, or bagels with cream cheese.

    But if there's one thing that's a surefire winner with these boys, it's got to be pancakes.

    Apple-Spice Dutch Baby

    And when it comes to pancakes, there's nothing better for feeding a pair of impatient boys than a dutch baby, because instead of spending your morning hovering over a hot pan flipping flapjacks, you just pop one big pancake into the oven and let it bake up to golden, puffy perfection.

    It will start to deflate as soon as it emerges from the oven, but that's just part of its beauty because by the time you get to the table you'll have an elegantly rumpled pancake with crispy golden edges and a sweet custardy centre. All you need to do at that point is serve your guests.

    (And yes, this is equally convenient for a bunch of hungry adults, in case you happen to have a few of those sitting at your breakfast table.)

    Apple-Spice Dutch Baby

    This particular version is especially perfect for winter weekends, with a tangy batter made with fresh Hewitt's buttermilk and warm winter spices, all wrapped around softly sauteed apple slices.

    All if needs is a generous dusting of icing sugar, and you're good to go.

    Which is good thing, because I've also learned from my nephews that you've probably got all of five minutes to enjoy the fruits of your labour before they're ready for their next adventure.

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    Disclosure: I am part of the PTPA Brand Ambassador Program with Gay Lea, and received compensation as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.

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    Apple-Spice Dutch Baby

    Apple-Spice Buttermilk Dutch Baby


    ★★★★★

    5 from 1 reviews

    • Author: Isabelle Boucher (Crumb)
    • Total Time: 30 mins
    • Yield: 4 1x
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    Description

    This oven-baked pancake is perfect for feeding a crowd - no more hovering over a hot stove all morning flipping flapjacks!


    Ingredients

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    • ½ cup flour
    • ½ cup Hewitt’s 2% buttermilk
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 tbsp brown sugar
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
    • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
    • ¼ tsp ground cardamom
    • 3 tbsp Gay Lea unsalted butter
    • 1 small Empire or Cortland apple, cored and thinly sliced
    • Powdered sugar, for garnish

    Instructions

    1. Combine the flour, buttermilk, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, salt. cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and completely lump-free. Set aside to rest for 10-15 minutes.
    2. While the batter is resting, preheat the oven to 450F.
    3. Set a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is good and hot, add the butter and swirl it around to coat the bottom and sides of the pan. Add the sliced apples in a single layer on the bottom of the pan, and cook for about 3-4 minutes or until they start to soften, flipping over halfway through.
    4. Gently pour the batter into the pan, doing your best not to disturb the layer of apples apples, tilting the pan to make sure the batter gets evenly spread out into all the nooks. Transfer to the preheated oven and bake until puffed and golden-brown around the edges, about 15-20 minutes.
    5. Serve immediately with a dusting of icing sugar, and some extra sliced apple for garnish, if you desire.
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 20 mins
    • Category: Breakfast

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    1. Nicole Hood says

      March 12, 2017 at 11:53 pm

      I love dutch baby pancakes. They are so fun baked in a cast iron skillet! Your apple spice version looks delish.

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    2. Brandy | Nutmeg Nanny says

      March 12, 2017 at 10:24 pm

      Dutch babies are my fave! Love the Apple Spice on this!

      Reply
    3. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      March 12, 2017 at 1:41 am

      Dutch babies are so fun to make - this one sounds delicious!

      Reply
    4. Bernice Hill says

      March 11, 2017 at 11:08 am

      I bought a new pan the other day because I knew it would be perfect for making Dutch babies! Can't wait to use it (though I'm down to one egg today...boo!) and I think I will start with this recipe. Putting eggs on the list right now!

      Reply
    5. Hilary says

      March 11, 2017 at 8:02 am

      You know, I don't think I've ever had a dutch baby! But the idea of serving pancakes for breakfast without actually having to stand over the stove flipping them sounds perfectly my style. Will try, for sure! Nice one, Isabelle :)

      Reply
    6. Jennifer Farley says

      March 11, 2017 at 7:46 am

      This sounds so good! Just passed the recipe along to a friend who was looking for brunch ideas.

      Reply
    7. Mardi (eat. live. travel. write.) says

      March 10, 2017 at 6:33 pm

      This looks amazing Isabelle - and I can absolutely vouch for the fact that kids would LOVE this! Love the addition of buttermilk!

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    8. Kelly @ Nos says

      March 10, 2017 at 6:04 pm

      I've never made a dutch baby, but now I totally want to try!!! <3

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    9. Maresa | Breakfast for Dinner says

      March 10, 2017 at 5:55 pm

      Pancakes are always a winner with kids - and I love that the dutch baby is like a fancy pancake! These are perfect to get through the last bit of winter!

      Reply
    10. The Food Hunter says

      March 10, 2017 at 2:11 pm

      I love the sound of this and can't wait to try it.

      Reply
    11. Diane says

      March 10, 2017 at 2:08 pm

      Have often heard of these, happy to have a reliable recipe. Also a fan of buttermilk- not just for baking- I can drink it straight up ? As for trivial pursuit- have not played it in this century. If I can't remember why I walk into a room, not sure of my TP prowess. D

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    12. paula schuck says

      March 9, 2017 at 12:59 pm

      I will try this for sure!! YUM. I have never heard of the name or seen the recipe before for a Dutch Baby. Sounds so tasty though.

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