If you have never tried Dutch Babies (AKA oven pancakes) before, you are really missing out! This cinnamon apple version is so tasty they don’t even need syrup. They would be perfect for Christmas breakfast this year!
German pancakes, also known as Dutch baby pancakes, have always been a favorite weekend breakfast at our house. They are one breakfast that everyone in the family can agree on.
We have an abundance of apples from our apple tree, so last weekend I to add some apple cinnamon goodness to our pancakes. I was inspired by a recipe I found at Your Homebased Mom that looked phenomenal.
Oh mama. I wish I would have tried this version years ago. The tartness of the apples and the melted cinnamon sugar made these Dutch babies out of this world! I had to stop myself from eating too many. So delicious!
I put syrup on the table, but I didn’t even think these pancakes needed it, they are plenty sweet with just the cinnamon sugar. Of course, a couple of my kids added some buttermilk syrup while I was busy taking photos, but they admitted later that they could have done without it.
If you’ve never tried oven pancakes before, you really should. It is magical how they puff up and turn crunchy and golden brown on the edges. They really are amazing.
I also like the fact that they have more protein than regular pancakes, so my kids stay full a little longer. Which is huge when you have teenage boys that want to eat every minute! Often times I use half whole wheat flour. It works great, and makes them even more filling and nutritious.
FAMILY FAVORITE PANCAKES:
MORE BREAKFAST RECIPES:
- Sausage Quiche
- Bacon Breakfast Casserole
- Breakfast Sliders
- Peanut Butter Waffles
- Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake
- Pumpkin Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
- Orange Blueberry Muffins
Cinnamon Apple Dutch Babies
Puffy oven pancakes with sliced apples and cinnamon sugar. If you have an oven proof skillet, you can use it in place of the casserole dish.Cinnamon Apple Dutch Baby Pancake
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 274Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 122mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 2gSugar: 22gProtein: 8g
While I liked the idea and flavor, but it did not quite work out. I used Granny Smith apples and I guess I should have sliced them REALLY thin because they did not get done. Plus it took way longer to cook than expected, maybe because my apple was cold from the fridge? And way too sweet for me. I could have used 1/2 as much sugar…
Sorry you didn’t enjoy it. When I make it the apples are still pretty crisp, not as soft as for apple pie or crisp. We like it that way, but you could slice them very thin to help them cook faster. And of course sweetness is a matter of taste and the sugar can be adjusted.
I tried this in my cast iron pan and loved it!
Happy to hear it Roxanne! Thanks so much for stopping by!