1fuji applecored, peeled and sliced into ½ inch slices
¼cupbrown sugar
1teaspoonpure vanilla extract
½teaspoonground cinnamondivided
3eggs
⅔cupwhole milk
⅔cupall-purpose flour
1tablespoongranulated sugar
¼teaspoonsalt
powder sugar for topping
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat until hot, but not brown. In a small bowl, add the apples, brown sugar, and ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon and mix well. Place the apples in the buttered skillet and cook, until the apples are slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Transfer the apples back to the same bowl you mixed them in.
Wipe out the skillet and place it in the oven for 10 minutes.
While the skillet is heating in the oven, using a stand mixer, whisk the eggs until pale and frothy, about 1 minute. Whisk in the milk, flour, salt ½ teaspoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth, about 1 minute (the batter will be thin).
Remove the skillet from the oven and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Swirl to coat the bottom of the pan with the butter (until melted). Pour the apples back into the skillet and the batter on top, return the skillet to the oven. Bake until puffed and golden-brown, 15-18 minutes.
Remove the Dutch Baby from the oven and top with powdered sugar, serve immediately.
Notes
A cast iron skillet is an absolute must here! It holds the heat the best which helps the pancake puff up perfectly.