Cashew Free Cinnamon-Cardamom Apple Oven Pancake
Few things beat pulling a dramatically puffed, golden pancake straight from a screaming-hot skillet, and this oven pancake delivers exactly that kind of showstopper moment. The batter is built from eggs, whole milk, and flour — nothing complicated, nothing hidden — and the warm spice of Ceylon cinnamon and cardamom runs through both the batter and the apple filling for a flavor that feels layered and intentional. Thinly sliced apples get a quick sauté in butter and sugar until they're just tender and glazed before the batter goes on top, so every wedge has that jammy fruit base underneath a crisp, airy shell. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, this kind of recipe is a genuine relief — no nut-based flours, no almond milk swaps, no sneaky cashew cream in the batter or topping. A dusting of powdered sugar and a spoonful of fresh ricotta at the end keep things simple and elegant without introducing any cross-contact concerns. The whole thing bakes in a single skillet and comes to the table looking far more impressive than the effort involved. It's the kind of weekend breakfast that earns serious compliments with very little stress.
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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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