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Home » Popular » American Recipes » Cinnamon Sugar Popovers-Tuesdays with Dorie

Cinnamon Sugar Popovers-Tuesdays with Dorie

August 21, 2012 by Savoring Italy

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Cinnamon Sugar Popovers light as air and made with just a few simple ingredients! The perfect sweet treat or lovely for breakfast with your coffee.

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I couldn’t wait to give Marion’s recipe a try. Marion Cunningham’s raised waffle recipe is a family favorite. Marion suggests alternative methods for baking the popovers in case you don’t have a special popover pan. My mom has popover tins and offered for me to use them.

Of course, I forgot to get them from her and uses my muffin tins instead. You could also use custard cups if you wanted. I read that you should alternate pouring the batter in the tins so that they have room to pop up.

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I did use two tins and there was plenty of space for the muffins to rise nicely. I may even try mini popovers the next time. How to make sure your popovers, well, pop? You’re supposed to back away from that oven door…don’t ever open it until it’s time. My mom also recommended I preheat the muffin tins. Great tips and they were a wonderful success.

They are so easy to put together! All you do is whip up milk, eggs, salt, flour and a little bit of melted butter. You pour the thin batter into the tins and wait for the oven to do its magic. I continued to pop over to the check on my popovers with the kids.

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The kids had a fun time brushing them with melted butter and rolling them in the cinnamon sugar. One comment was, “Wow, mom! Pretty impressive breakfast!”

Another comment was, “Mom, there’s nothing inside of them…they’re empty?” Yes. They are empty which makes you want to eat more. That could be the only problem with this wonderful recipe.

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Cinnamon Sugar Popovers

These Cinnamon Sugar Popovers are just perfect for a lovely Sunday brunch. You can never go wrong with any of Marrion Cunningham's recipes!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cinnamon sugar, popovers
Servings: 10
Author: Lora

Ingredients

  • POPOVERS
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole or 2% milk at room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 Tbs unsalted butter melted
  • SUGAR COATING
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

  • Position a rack on the lowest rung of the oven and preheat the oven to 425ºF.
  • Butter or spray nine ¾ cup glass custard cups or ten ½ cup muffin cups. For the custard cups, place them on a half-sheet pan. For the muffin pans, use two to give the popovers room in between for air circulation.
  • Pour al the ingredients into the container of a blender, food processor, or with a hand mixer and mix until smooth. Strain if lumpy.
  • For the custard cups, pour 1/3 of batter into each cup, dividing any extra batter among the cups. For the muffin cups, use ¼ cup of batter for each cup, filling alternate cups in each tin.
  • Bake, without opening door, for 25 minutes, until the popovers are puffed, browned, and crisp on the outside. Turn the oven down to 350ºF and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, to help dry out the interior, which will still be a little custardy.
  • Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Thoroughly brush each puff all over with melted butter, then dredge in sugar and cinnamon mixture to coat completely. Let cool on a baking rack.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

These are best fresh from the oven.
To freeze:  wrap popovers individually in plastic wrap and freeze them (up to a month). To reeheat:  them in a 350º F oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
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  1. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says

    August 21, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    Wonderful pics Lora! Can´t go wrong with a coating of cinnamon sugar. Loved your kid´s comment.

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  2. Monet says

    August 21, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    Oh yes. This is my kind of dessert (or breakfast). Those popovers are so high and so pretty. The dusting of cinnamon sugar really takes them to the next level. Thank you for sharing, Lora. Hugs.

    Reply
  3. Cher Rockwell says

    August 21, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    The cinnamon sugar was a fun touch – definitely kid friendly!
    Lovely pictures.

    Reply
  4. Jessica of My Baking Heart says

    August 21, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    Your cinnamon sugar ones look delish! So glad you enjoyed this one! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Baking is my Zen...sweet nibbles for the soul says

    August 21, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    The cinnamon-sugar element put a smile on my face…

    Carmen

    Reply
  6. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    August 21, 2012 at 6:20 pm

    I love popovers, the cinnamon-sugar puts these over the top!

    Reply
  7. Lyndsey Chapin says

    August 21, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    These do look like a perfect breakfast to me! I would love the cinnamon sugar flavor in a popover! It reminds me of a Dutch baby, but smaller of course.

    Reply
  8. Carol | a cup of mascarpone says

    August 21, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    I can honestly say, I have never made a popover! After seeing this wonderful post, which looks like you thoroughly enjoyed, I have to try them! They look delicious – the cinnamon sugar won me over!

    Reply
  9. Lisa says

    August 21, 2012 at 10:51 pm

    OMG, Lora…these are amazing! I love popovers and cannot wait to roll them in cinnamon sugar! I make popovers so much, I finally gave in and bought the tin, but always had great success with muffin tins too. Yours rose beautifully!

    Reply
  10. Lizzy Do says

    August 21, 2012 at 11:44 pm

    Oooh, I should have rolled mine in cinnamon sugar! Brilliant idea!!!! So cute that your kids were impressed 🙂

    Reply
  11. Kathy says

    August 21, 2012 at 11:45 pm

    Beautiful, Lora!! Your photos are gorgeous! Love that you used cinnamon-sugar…a great addition!

    Reply
  12. Reem | Simply Reem says

    August 22, 2012 at 2:05 am

    Deliciousness…
    I have been thinking of making popovers I love how beautifully your popovers have baked with perfect rise…
    Cinnamon Sugar… How can we go wrong with that!!

    Reply
  13. Cindy says

    August 22, 2012 at 4:24 am

    Cinnamon sugar is a great idea. my granddaughter will be here next week, can't wait to make them with her!

    Reply
  14. Jen @ Savory Simple says

    August 22, 2012 at 11:36 am

    I love Baking with Julia! I bet these are totally amazing 🙂

    Reply
  15. Diethood.com says

    August 22, 2012 at 12:03 pm

    Popovers with cinnamon sugar?! Lord… gimme some!

    Reply
  16. Beth says

    August 22, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    What a great idea! Looks wonderful 🙂

    Reply
  17. Mari says

    August 22, 2012 at 4:17 pm

    Hi Lora 🙂 This pass Sunday I was looking at a Martha Stewart popovers recipe and wanted to bake some, but these look amazing. I'll keep your recipe.

    Reply
  18. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

    August 22, 2012 at 5:20 pm

    I want these SO much!

    Reply
  19. Paula-bell'alimento says

    August 22, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    I will be breaking out the popover pan!

    Reply
  20. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    August 22, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    These look amazing. I know what I'm going to make this weekend!

    Reply
  21. Teresa says

    August 22, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    Rolling them in cinnamon and sugar sounds delicious and so much fun for kids!

    Reply
  22. Curts Delectables says

    August 22, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    you are so talented.. these look hard but amazing !

    Reply
  23. Jane says

    August 23, 2012 at 12:12 am

    These are so beautiful! I just bought a Nordicware pan for extra big popovers yesterday, and can't wait to try it out. Might need to try it out using your recipe. You take such lovely photos!

    Reply
  24. Lisa {Authentic Suburban Gourmet } says

    August 23, 2012 at 2:40 am

    I adore popovers and with the addition of cinnamon sugar – you have hit a homerun! What a great idea. They look SO tasty and just wish I had one right now.

    Reply
  25. www.you-made-that.com says

    August 23, 2012 at 4:13 am

    Lovely popovers, what a super idea to do cinnamon and sugar!

    Reply
  26. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    August 23, 2012 at 6:23 am

    I need these cute popovers in my life. Like, right now 😀

    Reply
  27. Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says

    August 23, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    i love making pop-overs, I actually have some Parmesan popovers I photographed last week, hopefully with post the recipe sometimes soon.
    Anyhow, love the sugar cinnamon cover, so delicious!

    Reply
  28. Pacheco Patty says

    August 23, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    I haven't baked popovers in years, but I still have the pans! I really like the cinnamon sugar coating for a lovely breakfast treat! Your popovers came out perfectly, it's kind of fun that they're empty on the inside;-)

    Reply
  29. Jen Laceda | Tartine and Apron Strings says

    August 23, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    These are awesome popovers! So fluffy! I'm guessing that these were a success! I have Dorie Greenspan's cookbook, so I'll find the recipe there 🙂 Hope to be able to try it soon!

    Reply
  30. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says

    August 23, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    These look incredible! I haven't had popovers in years, and I love the cinnamon and sugar version.

    Reply
  31. Jamie says

    August 23, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    Wow I am still stunned at their beauty! And perfection! Will you please slip me the recipe in secret? I love the cinnamon sugar addition to an eggy popover. Too good!

    Reply
  32. Shulie says

    August 24, 2012 at 3:35 am

    Love the cinnamon sugar addition I always think of popovers as savory but now no more! 🙂 I absolutely adore the technique of the popovers. I can make them over and over just for the high heat puff! 🙂

    Reply
  33. Baker Street says

    August 24, 2012 at 7:49 am

    Cinnamon sugar!! Mmmm… What I'd give to have a couple of those right now! 🙂

    Reply
  34. Cathleen says

    August 25, 2012 at 4:45 am

    You got me at cinnamon and sugar! Looks devine!

    Reply
  35. Magic of Spice says

    August 25, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    These are a favorite treat of mine…they looks fantastic Lora!

    Reply
  36. Jean (Lemons and Anchovies) says

    August 27, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    Cinnamon Sugar makes everything better in my opinion. I've never considered dressing up popovers with it but what a great idea!

    Reply

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