Caffeine Free Cinnamon-Cardamom Apple Oven Pancake
Warm spices, caramelized apples, and a dramatically puffed golden crust make this oven pancake one of those weekend-morning showstoppers that looks far more impressive than the effort required. Ceylon cinnamon and cardamom layer together beautifully, giving the batter and the apple filling a fragrant, almost floral depth that feels genuinely special. Everything here is naturally free of coffee, tea, chocolate, or any other stimulant — just eggs, milk, flour, butter, fruit, and spice working in perfect harmony. The technique is straightforward: sauté the apples in a screaming-hot skillet, pour the rested batter right over the top, and let the oven do the dramatic work of puffing the edges into crispy, custardy folds. A dusting of powdered sugar and a spoonful of fresh ricotta at the end add a creamy, lightly sweet finish that makes every wedge feel a little indulgent. It's the kind of dish that comes straight to the table in the skillet, which means fewer dishes and maximum wow factor for whoever is lucky enough to be sitting down to breakfast.
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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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