Cinnamon Apple Dutch Babies: A Show-Stopping Breakfast in 30 Minutes

There’s something magical about watching a Dutch baby puff up in the oven—those dramatic, golden edges rising high above the pan never fail to impress.

This cinnamon apple version takes that classic wonder and transforms it into the perfect fall breakfast, combining tender caramelized apples with warm spices and a pillowy, custardy pancake that’s equal parts elegant and effortless.

Whether you’re hosting a leisurely weekend brunch or want to make a regular Tuesday morning feel special, this recipe delivers bakery-worthy results with minimal hands-on time and ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen.

I hope you enjoy this “Fall Breakfast Pizza” as much as we do!

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Cinnamon Apple Dutch Babies

Name: Cinnamon Apple Dutch Babies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 T butter; 4 medium apples (peeled and thinly sliced); 1 tsp cinnamon; 2 Tbsp brown sugar; 3/4 cup flour (gluten-free if needed); 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 3/4 cup milk; 2 Tbsp syrup; 4 large eggs; syrup or powdered sugar (garnish)

Whether you're hosting a leisurely weekend brunch or want to make a regular Tuesday morning feel special, this recipe delivers bakery-worthy results with minimal hands-on time and ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Servings - servings

Ingredients

4 T butter
4 medium apples peeled and thinly sliced
1 tsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp brown sugar
3/4 cup flour gluten-free if needed
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup milk
2 Tbsp syrup
4 large eggs
syrup or powdered sugar garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 F.
Melt the butter on a cast iron skillet. Arrange the apple slices in a single layer and let simmer in the butter for a few minutes, while you prepare the batter. Add a dusting of cinnamon and sprinkle the brown sugar over the top of the apple slices.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk in the milk, eggs and syrup. Whisk well and pour over the simmering apples.
Transfer the cast iron skillet with apples and batter to the preheated oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the apples begin to golden and the batter is cooked in the center.
Let cool slightly before slicing and serving with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup. Enjoy!