Baked in a Cast Iron Skillet this Apple Dutch Baby Pancake (also called German Apple Pancake) is loaded with sweet, crisp apples and an eggy pancake that puffs up when baked. Spiced with warm flavors like cinnamon and nutmeg.
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Place butter in 12 inch cast iron skillet (or 8 x 8 inch baking dish). Place the skillet into the oven as it heats up to melt the butter. Remove as soon as the butter is melted.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk and eggs. Stir until the eggs are beaten.
Add in the vanilla, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Mix until smooth.
Pour the batter into the hot skillet with the butter. Top with sliced apples.
Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Caramel Sauce
While the pancake bakes cook the prepare the caramel sauce.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add in the milk and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Bring to a boil and continue to simmer for 5 minutes until thickened and turned a light brown color.
Remove from the heat and add in the vanilla. Drizzle over warm german pancakes.
Notes
Nutrition facts are just an estimate of the ingredients listed in the recipe card.