Get ready to elevate your morning routine with a breakfast masterpiece that's part magic, part culinary art! These Spiced Apple Popovers are not just a recipe—they're a sensory experience that will make your taste buds dance and your kitchen smell like a cozy autumn dream. Imagine light, airy pastries bursting with warm cinnamon-spiced apples and topped with luxurious maple cinnamon butter that melts perfectly into every golden, puffy bite. Whether you're a seasoned home chef or a weekend cooking enthusiast, these popovers will become your new obsession.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: Breakfast
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 apple, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a 6-cup popover pan or muffin tin in the oven to heat while preparing the batter.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, salt, and cinnamon until well combined and smooth.
- Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Mix until the batter is smooth and has the consistency of heavy cream.
- Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven and generously grease each cup with butter or cooking spray.
- Divide the diced apple evenly among the popover cups, placing them at the bottom of each cup.
- Pour the batter over the apples, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the popovers have risen dramatically and are golden brown. Do not open the oven during baking to ensure proper rising.
- While popovers are baking, prepare the maple cinnamon butter. In a small bowl, mix softened butter with maple syrup and a pinch of cinnamon until well combined.
- Once popovers are done, remove from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully remove popovers from the pan and serve immediately with the maple cinnamon butter on the side.
Tips
- Temperature is Key: Ensure your popover pan or muffin tin is blazing hot before adding batter—this creates the dramatic rise and crispy exterior.
- Batter Consistency Matters: Whisk thoroughly to eliminate lumps, aiming for a smooth, heavy cream-like texture.
- No Peeking! Keep the oven door closed during baking to maintain consistent heat and help popovers rise dramatically.
- Fresh is Best: Serve immediately after baking for maximum puffiness and texture.
- Butter Hack: For extra-smooth maple cinnamon butter, let butter soften at room temperature before mixing.
- Ingredient Quality: Use fresh eggs and high-quality maple syrup for the most incredible flavor.Pro Chef Secret: The magic of popovers lies in the steam—the high initial temperature creates instant rising that gives these pastries their signature dramatic puff!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 244kcal
Carbohydrates: 33g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 93mg
