Almond Free Cinnamon-Cardamom Apple Oven Pancake

Total time45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

5.0

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Almond Free Cinnamon-Cardamom Apple Oven Pancake

Few things beat pulling a dramatically puffed, golden pancake straight from a hot skillet, and this oven version delivers that showstopper moment every single time. The batter comes together with eggs, whole milk, and all-purpose flour — nothing exotic, nothing that could hide a sneaky tree nut — so you can mix it with total confidence. Warm Ceylon cinnamon and cardamom run through both the batter and the apple filling, creating a layered spice fragrance that fills the kitchen long before the pancake hits the table. Thinly sliced apples get a quick stovetop cook in butter and sugar until they're glossy and just tender, then the batter goes right over the top before the whole skillet slides into a screaming-hot oven. The result is crispy and caramelized at the edges, custardy in the center, and absolutely gorgeous. A dusting of powdered sugar and a spoonful of fresh ricotta at the end are optional, but they push this from weekend breakfast into something that feels genuinely special. Cut it into wedges and serve straight from the pan — no fancy plating required.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the batter

3 large eggs
¾ cup whole milk
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp granulated sugar
¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
¼ tsp ground cardamom
¼ tsp salt

For the apple filling

2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
2 tbsp granulated sugar
½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
¼ tsp ground cardamom

For serving

1 tbsp powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
2 tbsp fresh ricotta, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). Place a 12-inch oven-safe skillet in the oven while it preheats.
2
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, flour, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, 1/4 tsp Ceylon cinnamon, 1/4 tsp cardamom, and salt until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes while you prepare the apples.

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