Gut Friendly Cinnamon-Cardamom Apple Oven Pancake
Warm spices, caramelized apples, and a dramatically puffed golden crust — this oven pancake is the kind of breakfast that makes everyone crowd around the skillet before you've even had a chance to slice it. Ceylon cinnamon is the gentler, less harsh cousin of the more common cassia variety, and paired with fragrant cardamom, it creates a spice profile that's aromatic without being aggressive on a sensitive stomach. The apple filling gets a quick stovetop cook-down so the fruit is soft and lightly glazed before the batter ever hits the pan, meaning no tough or undercooked chunks to contend with. Whole milk, eggs, and a simple flour batter keep the ingredient list clean and free from the processed additives or emulsifiers that can quietly wreak havoc on digestion. A spoonful of fresh ricotta on top adds a cool, creamy contrast and a gentle dose of easy-to-digest protein that rounds out the meal beautifully. The whole thing bakes in one skillet, goes straight to the table, and feels far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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