Meaningful Eats
Gluten-Free Apple Dutch Baby
6 -8 servings
This gluten-free apple Dutch baby is the fall breakfast I make on repeat. It comes together in one cast iron skillet, takes about 30 minutes start to finish and tastes like something you'd order at a very good brunch spot.I tested this a handful of times before landing on the right batter ratio. My #1 tip: Blend the flour in last and only pulse so you don’t overmix. This will yield that perfect airy, custardy interior.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup (112g) gluten-free measure-for-measure flour
- 6 tablespoons (85g) butter
- 2½ cups (300g) Honeycrisp apple (about 1–2 apples), peeled and thinly sliced about ¼ inch thick
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Maple syrup and powdered sugar to serve
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F with the rack in the middle position.
- Add the milk, eggs, sugar and salt to a blender. Blend until just combined. Add the gluten-free flour and pulse to combine.
- Melt the butter in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the apple slices and sprinkle with the cinnamon. Cook, stirring often, until the apples are slightly softened, about 5–6 minutes.
- Pour the batter over the apples in the hot skillet, swirling as you pour.
- Bake on the middle rack for 20–25 minutes, until the Dutch baby is deeply puffed and golden brown around the edges.
- Serve immediately with maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.
Notes
Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free measure-for-measure flour that contains xanthan gum for the right texture. I love King Arthur!
Dairy-Free: Use unsweetened dairy-free milk and dairy-free butter. I’ve found that the Dutch baby doesn’t puff up as much with dairy-free ingredients, but it still tastes amazing!
To Make-Ahead: The Dutch baby is best fresh from the oven while it’s puffy and crisp around the edges.
To Store: It will lose its crisp edges and volume as it sits, but it can still be reheated. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg