Kid-Friendly: Popovers with Berry Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup premium flour
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup frozen berry mix of blueberries, lingonberries, and strawberries
• 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp powdered sugar, for sprinkling if desired

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Generously spray a metal muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the milk, flour, eggs, vanilla extract, and 0.5 teaspoon salt. Drizzle with melted butter and knead until smooth, then let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the baking powder and spread the batter evenly among the muffin tin wells (just under 1/4 cup per serving). Bake until the popovers are puffed and golden brown around the edges, 20-25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking.
4. While the popovers are baking, combine the berries, 1/2 cup water, and granulated sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook until the berries release their juices and become soft, and the liquid has evaporated and thickened, about 10 minutes. Taste; as with all sweets, moderation is key. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
5. When the popovers are done, remove them from the pan, using a spatula if necessary. Place 2 popovers on each of six serving plates, garnish with a dollop of berry sauce, and dust with powdered sugar, if using.