Description
Fluffy, golden popovers filled with warm apple cinnamon flavor, drizzled with a rich bourbon caramel sauce. Perfect for a cozy brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
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- For the Popovers:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large apple (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled and finely diced
- For the Bourbon Caramel Sauce:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon bourbon whiskey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a popover pan or a muffin tin in the oven to heat while you prepare the batter.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined (lumps are okay). Fold in the diced apple.
- Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven. Grease each cup with butter or nonstick spray. Fill each cup about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 450°F, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 15–18 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Do not open the oven during baking.
- While the popovers bake, make the caramel: In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Cook without stirring until the sugar turns a deep amber color (about 6–8 minutes).
- Remove from heat and carefully whisk in the heavy cream (it will bubble vigorously). Add the butter, bourbon, and salt, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Serve the warm popovers immediately, drizzled with the bourbon caramel sauce.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, replace the bourbon with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract plus 1 tablespoon apple cider. Popovers are best served fresh from the oven; they deflate quickly.
Nutrition
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Fat: 11 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Protein: 5 g