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Pumpkin Dutch baby recipe topped with pumpkin butter

This delightful Pumpkin Dutch Baby with Pumpkin Butter is a perfect vegetarian dish that brings the warmth of autumn into your kitchen. With a fluffy, golden pancake base made from eggs, pumpkin purée, and a hint of warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, it is both visually stunning and irresistibly comforting. The addition of homemade pumpkin butter enhances the seasonal flavours, making it an indulgent treat for breakfast or brunch.

Ideal for a family gathering or a leisurely weekend meal, this easy recipe is sure to impress guests while also providing a nourishing start to the day. Serve it dusted with icing sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup for a touch of sweetness, and enjoy a dish that’s not only satisfying but also a creative way to incorporate more pumpkin into your diet.

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Ingredients for Pumpkin Dutch baby with pumpkin butter

  • 3 large eggs, room temperature

  • 425 g pumpkin purée, divided

  • 240 ml full-fat milk, room temperature

  • 45 g unsalted butter, room temperature, divided

  • 120 g plain flour

  • 4 g cinnamon, divided

  • 1 g allspice

  • 1 g ground ginger

  • 1 g nutmeg

  • kosher salt, to taste

  • 120 ml apple cider or juice

  • 45 ml maple syrup

  • icing sugar, for serving

How to make Pumpkin Dutch baby with pumpkin butter

  1. Place an 8-inch ovenproof frying pan or cast-iron pan in the oven and preheat to 220°C.

  2. Once the oven reaches temperature, blend 3 large eggs in a blender until well combined and frothy, about 1 minute.

  3. Add 60 ml of the pumpkin purée, then 240 ml of milk, and then 15 g of the butter, blending for 30 seconds after each addition.

  4. Add 125 g of plain flour, ¼ tsp of allspice, ¼ tsp of ground ginger, ¼ tsp of nutmeg, ½ tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of the cinnamon in one addition. Blend again until combined and frothy, about 1 minute, scraping down the sides of the blender if necessary.

  5. Carefully pull the hot pan from the oven and add the remaining 30 g of butter, swirling the pan so it melts evenly across the bottom (it will bubble and brown).

  6. Once the butter is melted, immediately pour in the Dutch baby batter and return the pan to the oven. Bake until golden brown and slightly puffed, about 20 minutes.

  7. While the Dutch baby bakes, combine 120 ml of apple cider, 45 g of maple syrup, the remaining ½ tsp of cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and the rest of the can of pumpkin purée (about 300 g) in a small saucepan.

  8. Cook over medium-high heat until the mixture starts to bubble, then reduce to medium and cook, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides of the pot with a spatula, until dark and thickened with no raw pumpkin flavour remaining, about 20–25 minutes.

  9. Slice the Dutch baby (it will start to sink as soon as you take it out of the oven) and serve with the pumpkin butter and icing sugar.

Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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Article history

The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 7 Aug 2025 | Originally published

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    UK recipe editors

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    UK recipe editors
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