Apple Herb Dutch Baby

A Dutch baby takes its name from a playful twist on Deutsch, nodding to the German-American puffed pancake tradition. This skillet version folds in thinly sliced crisp apples with thyme, rosemary, and lemon zest for a fragrant brunch centerpiece.

Serves 4 · 15 min prep · 22 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 312 cal
• 9g protein
• 38g carbs
• 14g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 2/3 cup whole milk
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 medium crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Gala), thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar, for dusting
• 1/4 cup maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

1. 1Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet on the middle oven rack and preheat the oven to 425°F so the pan gets screaming hot.
2. 2In a blender, combine the eggs, milk, flour, granulated sugar, vanilla, and salt; blend until the batter is completely smooth and slightly frothy, about 30 seconds.
3. 3Let the batter rest a few minutes while you prep the fruit so the flour hydrates fully.
4. 4Toss the apple slices with the thyme, rosemary, and lemon zest so every piece is lightly coated with herbs.
5. 5Carefully remove the hot skillet, add the butter, and swirl until it melts and foams across the bottom and sides.
6. 6Arrange the herbed apple slices in a single overlapping layer in the foaming butter; they should sizzle immediately.
7. 7Pour the rested batter evenly over the apples without stirring, then return the skillet to the oven right away.
8. 8Bake until the Dutch baby is dramatically puffed, deep golden at the edges, and set in the center, 18 to 22 minutes.
9. 9Remove from the oven; the puff will settle slightly, which is normal. Dust generously with powdered sugar.
10. 10Slice into wedges at the table and serve immediately with maple syrup on the side for a shareable weekend brunch centerpiece.