Dutch Baby With Cranberry Compote (Print version)

Fluffy oven-baked pancake topped with tangy cranberry compote, perfect for brunch or dessert.

# What you'll need:

→ Dutch Baby Pancake

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

→ 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

→ Serving

13 - Powdered sugar for dusting
14 - Lemon wedges

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Place a 10-inch ovenproof skillet or cast iron pan in the oven to heat thoroughly.
02 - Combine eggs, flour, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a blender. Blend until completely smooth, then let batter rest while preparing compote.
03 - Combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and sauce thickens, approximately 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Add butter and swirl to coat the bottom and sides of the pan completely.
05 - Pour batter into the hot skillet and immediately return to oven. Bake for 18-22 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
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 lemon if desired.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • The oven does all the dramatic work while you sip coffee and feel accomplished
  • That cranberry compote cuts through the richness with bright tangy perfection
  • It looks like you spent hours on something that came together in minutes
02 -
  • The dramatic puff will deflate as it cools and that is completely normal and expected
  • A hot pan is non negotiable or you will not get that impressive rise
  • The batter needs those few minutes of rest time or the texture suffers
03 -
  • Use a 10 inch cast iron skillet for the crispiest edges and most even rising
  • Blend the batter extra smooth since lumps will not disappear in the oven

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