Apple Popover Tested Recipe

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Coming up with a great breakfast or brunch dish can be a challenge. One nice dish that doesn't get a lot of attention these days is this homemade Apple Popover (often called an Apple Pancake). It uses a simple batter consisting of eggs, flour, milk, and butter that is similar to the batters used to make Yorkshire Pudding, Dutch Babies, and Pancakes. Although we normally think of popovers as muffin-sized, for this Apple Popover recipe we are going to make one large billowing popover that is light and tasty with a crisp golden brown outside crust and a soft moist interior.  

Looking at this Apple Popover recipe you immediately know it is not a normal popover. What makes it so different, other than its size, is that it starts with a layer of sliced apples that have been sauteed and lightly sweetened with sugar and ground cinnamon. The sauteed apples are then covered with a popover batter, that is simply made in your blender or food processor. The Apple Popover is baked in a very hot oven and as the batter bakes it puffs up and eventually turns a beautiful golden brown color. While the outside of the popover becomes nice and crispy, you will find that the inside remains soft, almost custard-like. It is important, though, not to open the oven door while it is baking, as the batter may collapse. This dish needs to be served as soon as it comes out of the oven, as it starts to deflate right away. Lovely with a dusting of confectioners sugar and a dollop of softly whipped cream or yogurt.