Dutch Baby With Cranberry Compote (Print Version)
Golden puffy pancake with tangy cranberry topping
# Ingredient List:
→ For the Dutch Baby
01 - 3 large eggs
02 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2/3 cup whole milk
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ For the Cranberry Compote
08 - 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
09 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1/2 cup orange juice
11 - 1 teaspoon orange zest
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ For Serving
13 - Powdered sugar for dusting
14 - Lemon wedges
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Place a 10-inch ovenproof skillet or cast iron pan in the oven to heat while preparing the batter.
02 - Combine eggs, flour, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a blender. Blend until completely smooth, about 30 seconds. Let batter rest while preparing the compote.
03 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and cinnamon. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and sauce thickens, 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven using oven mitts. Add butter to the pan, swirling to coat the bottom and sides completely.
05 - Pour batter into the hot buttered skillet and immediately return to the oven. Bake for 18-22 minutes until puffed, golden brown, and edges are crisped.
06 - Remove from oven. The pancake will deflate slightly as it cools. Slice into wedges and serve warm topped with cranberry compote, a dusting of powdered sugar, and a squeeze of fresh lemon if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The dramatic oven show makes you look like a kitchen wizard with almost zero effort
- Tart cranberry compote cuts through the rich, custardy pancake in the most perfect way
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- A truly hot pan is non negotiable for the puff, so do not rush the preheating step
- The dramatic deflation is normal and expected, so do not panic when it settles
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- Use a light colored pan to better monitor the golden color as it bakes
- Serve immediately because the texture is at its absolute best straight from the oven