Carrageenan Free Cinnamon-Cardamom Apple Oven Pancake

Warm spices, caramelized apples, and a dramatic puffed edge straight from a sizzling cast-iron skillet — this oven pancake is the kind of weekend breakfast that makes everyone wander into the kitchen asking what smells so good. Ceylon cinnamon and cardamom layer in a floral, gently spiced warmth that feels a step above the usual, and the apple filling develops a light glaze that's sticky in the best possible way. Carrageenan is a thickening agent that sneaks into a surprising number of dairy products, including some milks and ricotta, so checking your labels on the whole milk and optional fresh ricotta here is the one small step that keeps this dish completely clean. The good news is that plain whole milk and fresh ricotta are easy to source without it, and the rest of the ingredient list is straightforwardly pantry-simple. The batter comes together in a single bowl, the apples cook right in the skillet, and then everything goes into the oven together — minimal cleanup, maximum payoff. A dusting of powdered sugar and a cool, creamy spoonful of ricotta on each wedge turns it into something that feels genuinely special without any extra effort. This is the kind of recipe you make once and immediately add to the regular rotation.

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