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Dutchbaby Pancake with Warm Fruit Compote
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Dutchbaby Pancake with Warm Fruit Compote

I first discovered this wonderful treat in the mid-80's when I purchased my first Cuisinart Food Processor. This recipe has evolved over the years and it truly is one of my BEST. Though it is always a huge hit with guests, I make it often just because it is so simple to prepare.
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Tea
Keyword Best for Brunch, Compote, Dutchbaby, Fruit

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet
  • Food processor or blender (optional)

Ingredients

Dutchbaby Pancake

  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar I use vanilla sugar
  • ⅛ tsp kosher salt
  • 2½ tbsp unsalted butter

Warm Fruit Compote

  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar (or to taste) I use vanilla sugar
  • pinch kosher salt
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 Meyer Lemon juice and zest
  • ⅔ cup frozen huckleberries divided
  • 1½ cups sliced peaches, pears or combination
  • 1 cup fresh berries

Instructions

Dutchbaby

  • Using a food processor or blender, blend together: flour, milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt. (This may be made ahead and refrigerated up to 1 day ahead.)
    Preheat oven to 400° F
    Place butter in a cast iron skillet and set in oven as it preheats. (Be sure to remove when butter has melted and before it begins to brown, about 5 minutes.)
    Remove skillet from oven, brush the bottom and sides of the skillet, to ensure entire surface is covered generously.
    Slowly pour batter into skillet and bake 26-31 minutes, until pancake is well browned and cooked in center.
    Cool for a few minutes and sprinkle generously with powdered sugar.

Warm Fruit Compote

  • In a small saucepan, mix together 3 tbsp sugar, pinch of salt and cornstarch until evenly combined.
    Add juice and zest of lemon and ⅓ cup frozen huckleberries. (Other frozen berries may be substituted if you don't have huckleberries.)
    Cook, stirring frequently, over medium high heat until sauce has thickened. Fold in fresh fruit, berries and remaining frozen huckleberries (if using) and heat through.
    Pour warm fruit over top of warm Dutchbaby pancake.
    Serve and Enjoy!