Coconut Free Cinnamon-Cardamom Apple Oven Pancake
Few things beat pulling a dramatically puffed, golden pancake straight from a screaming-hot oven, and this spiced apple version delivers that showstopper moment every single time. Warm Ceylon cinnamon and cardamom perfume the batter and the caramelized apple filling, giving every bite a gently exotic depth that goes way beyond your average weekend breakfast. The technique is straightforward — a rested egg-and-milk batter poured over skillet-softened apples and baked at high heat until the edges billow up like a soufflé — but the result looks genuinely impressive. Because the whole dish is built from pantry staples like flour, whole milk, butter, and fresh apples, there's zero need to scrutinize labels for hidden coconut oil, coconut milk, or coconut-derived emulsifiers that sneak into so many packaged breakfast products. A dusting of powdered sugar and a spoonful of fresh ricotta at the end add just the right finishing touch without complicating the ingredient list. Serve it straight from the skillet in wedges while it's still warm and let everyone admire the puff before it settles — that's half the fun.
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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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