Cinnamon Popovers Recipe

Name: Cinnamon Popovers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 1 cup and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup polenta or coarsely ground yellow cornmeal; 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt; Small pinch of white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup and 2 tablespoons milk or half milk and half water; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; Whipped butter and fruit preserves, for garnish (optional); Apple Compote (recipe follows) (optional); 2 Granny Smith apples; Zest of 1/2 lemon; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 cup unfiltered apple juice, or more as needed; Sugar as needed

Servings: persons

4 large eggs
1 cup and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup polenta or coarsely ground yellow cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Small pinch of white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup and 2 tablespoons milk or half milk and half water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Whipped butter and fruit preserves, for garnish (optional)
Apple Compote (recipe follows) (optional)
2 Granny Smith apples
Zest of 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup unfiltered apple juice, or more as needed
Sugar as needed

1
IN A BLENDER, combine the eggs, flour, polenta, salt, pepper, and cinnamon and blend briefly.
2
Slowly add the milk and blend until completely smooth.
3
Cover the blender and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
4
PLACE 1/2 TEASPOON of the melted butter in the bottom of each cup of a 12-cup nonstick muffin or popover pan.
5
If you are not using a nonstick pan, spray or brush the muffin cups with vegetable oil before adding the butter.
6
Place the pan in a cold oven and heat it to 400F.
7
WHEN THE FAT IS VERY HOT (take care that the butter doesnt brown), return the blender to its base and blend again briefly.
8
Pour an equal amount of the batter into each cup, filling each one halfway.
9
BAKE FOR 30 TO 35 MINUTES, or until the popovers are well risen and golden.
10
Do not open the oven door during the first so minutes of the cooking time or the popovers may fall.
11
SERVE HOT, accompanied by butter and preserves, if desired, or apple compote, if desired.
12
For the Compote:
13
Peel and core the apples and cut them into 1/2-inch chunks.
14
In a medium saucepan, combine the apples with the lemon zest, lemon juice, and enough apple juice to barely cover them.
15
Simmer for 10 minutes, or until the apples are tender.
16
Add sugar to taste, if desired, and stir over the heat until the sugar has dissolved.
17
Serve warm.

411

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large eggs, 1 cup and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup polenta or coarsely ground yellow cornmeal, 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt, and more.

Yes, Cinnamon Popovers falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cinnamon Popovers

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