Citric Acid Free Cinnamon-Cardamom Apple Oven Pancake

Total time45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

5.0

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Citric Acid Free Cinnamon-Cardamom Apple Oven Pancake

Warm spices, caramelized apples, and a dramatically puffed golden crust — this oven pancake is the kind of weekend breakfast that makes everyone wander into the kitchen asking what smells so good. The batter comes together with just eggs, whole milk, flour, and a touch of sugar, then gets poured right over a skillet of butter-glazed apples fragrant with Ceylon cinnamon and cardamom. Ceylon cinnamon is a smart choice here because it delivers a delicate, floral warmth without the sharpness of cassia varieties, and it's naturally free of the additives that can sneak into processed spice blends. For anyone navigating a citric acid sensitivity, this recipe is refreshingly straightforward — every ingredient is whole and unprocessed, with no citrus juice, no packaged mixes, and no preservative-laden shortcuts to second-guess. The hot skillet method is what gives the edges that spectacular rise and crisp, golden finish, while the apple filling stays tender and lightly glazed underneath. A dusting of powdered sugar or a spoonful of fresh ricotta at the end keeps the serving simple and completely on-side. It's the kind of dish that looks impressive straight from the oven but asks very little of you in return.

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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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