Description
A puffy Dutch baby pancake, light and crunchy, is the perfect vessel for a warm spiced concord grape sauce. Inspired by Hummingbird High.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (473 ml) concord grapes
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 orange, juice only
- 1/8 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise
- pinch of ground cloves
- 3 eggs, room temperature
- 2/3 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 1 orange, zest only
- 2/3 cup spelt flour
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 6 Tbsp butter
Instructions
- For Concord Grape Syrup
- In a medium saucepan, heat grapes, maple syrup, orange juice, and spices over low heat until grapes have released their juices (about 30 minutes).
- Allow to cool. Remove cinnamon sticks and star anise. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve and discard any solids.
- For Dutch Baby
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C), with the cast iron skillet placed in the middle rack.
- In a bowl of a stand mixer (or using a whisk), beat eggs until pale yellow and frothy. Add milk, vanilla, and orange zest; mix to combine. Add flour, spices, and salt. Continue mixing until the mixture is smooth and runny.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and add butter. Carefully swirl it around the bottom and sides of the pan until all the butter is melted. Add batter and place the skillet back in the oven.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden.
- Serve with concord grape syrup and orange slices.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of regular butter in the Dutch baby batter.
- If concord grapes are unavailable, substitute with other dark-colored grapes like blackberries or blueberries, adjusting sweetness as needed.
- Store leftover Dutch baby in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently in a low oven or on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 150