Dutch Baby Pancake with Apples

Ingredients

• 3 piece3 large eggs — room temperature
• 180 ml3/4 cup milk — room temperature
• 90 g3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp1 tbsp granulated sugar — for batter
• 0.25 tsp1/4 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided — divided for pan and apples
• 2 piece2 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced — such as honeycrisp or gala
• 2 tbsp2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp1/2 tsp vanilla extract — optional

Steps

1. 1Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a 10-inch cast iron or oven-safe skillet inside to heat.
2. 2In a blender or large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, flour, granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth and lump-free.prep-ahead
3. 3Peel and slice the apples; toss with cinnamon and brown sugar in a bowl.prep-ahead
4. 4Carefully remove hot skillet from oven; add 2 tablespoons butter and swirl to coat the bottom and sides.
5. 5Pour batter into the hot buttered skillet immediately and return to the oven.
6. 6Bake for 18-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown; do not open the oven door during baking.
7. 7Meanwhile, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet over medium heat; add cinnamon apple mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes until softened and caramelized.
8. 8Remove Dutch baby from oven (it will deflate slightly) and immediately top with the warm caramelized apples.
9. 9Slice into wedges and serve immediately while warm and puffy.