Dutch Baby With Cranberry Compote (Printable)

Fluffy golden oven pancake topped with sweet-tart cranberry sauce

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dutch Baby Batter

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 Prepare:

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, about 30 seconds. Let batter rest while preparing compote.
03 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and cinnamon. Bring to a simmer, then cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and sauce thickens. 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 completely.
05 - Pour batter into the hot buttered 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, which is normal.
07 - Slice into wedges and serve warm topped with cranberry compote and a dusting of powdered sugar. Add lemon wedges for squeezing if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The dramatic oven show makes everyone gather around with their phones out
  • Tart cranberry compote cuts through the richness perfectly
  • It comes together faster than waiting in line at a brunch spot
02 -
  • The dramatic deflate is normal and expected, so dont panic when it settles
  • A screaming hot pan is nonnegotiable for that impressive rise
  • The compote can be made days ahead and actually gets better with time
03 -
  • A blender creates the smoothest batter but whisking vigorously works too
  • Use a light colored pan to better judge the golden color
  • Leftover compote is incredible on oatmeal or yogurt the next morning

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