Pear and Apple Dutch Baby Oven Pancake

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This quick and easy brunch favorite combines the lightness of popovers with tenderness of crepes. Traditionally this pancake is made without added fruit, and is simply topped with a dusting of confectioners’ sugar and lemon zest. But we like the texture and sweet flavor the pears and apples add to the light batter. Since this recipe is very forgiving, it’s easy to experiment and discover which way pleases your palate the most! A simple compote of berries or peaches ladled over the pancake is delicious too!
Prep Time: 15 minutes, Bake Time: 18 minutes, Serves: 6
1 ripe organic pear
1 organic Granny Smith apple
4 tbsp. Henry's Unsalted Butter
1 tbsp. brown sugar
dash of cinnamon
4 Henry's Large Organic Eggs
2 tbsp. raw sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg, freshly ground
1 c. all-purpose, unbleached organic flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. Henry's Fat Free Milk
1 tbsp. confectioners' sugar

Preheat oven to 425° F. Peel the pear and apple and cut into small pieces. Melt two tablespoons butter in a cast iron skillet*. Add pears and apples, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Cook for about 8 minutes, until soft. In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add flour, baking powder and milk. Mix until smooth. Add the rest of the butter to the fruit mixture. When melted, pour batter over the fruit. Place in oven and bake for 18 minutes. Dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve with warm maple syrup.

*Note: If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, sauté the fruit in a skillet and transfer to a 9-inch round baking dish. Place remaining butter in pan and place in the oven to melt. Pour batter directly into hot pan and bake according to the directions above.


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