Nightshade Free Cinnamon-Cardamom Apple Oven Pancake

Total time45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

5.0

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Nightshade Free Cinnamon-Cardamom Apple Oven Pancake

Warm spices, caramelized apples, and a dramatic puffed edge straight from the oven — this skillet pancake is the kind of weekend breakfast that makes everyone wander into the kitchen asking what smells so good. The batter comes together in minutes with eggs, whole milk, and flour, then gets layered over apples glazed in butter, cinnamon, and cardamom before the oven does all the heavy lifting. Because the ingredient list is built entirely around fruits, dairy, and pantry staples, there's nothing here that falls into the nightshade family — no tomatoes, no peppers, no paprika hiding in a spice blend. Ceylon cinnamon and cardamom do the flavor work beautifully, giving the whole dish a floral, gently warming depth that feels special without being complicated. The trick to that signature puff is a screaming-hot skillet and resisting the urge to peek for the first 15 minutes — patience pays off with golden, billowy edges that are genuinely impressive. A dusting of powdered sugar and a spoonful of fresh ricotta at the end add just enough richness and contrast to make it feel like something you'd order at a nice brunch spot. Serve it straight from the skillet in wedges and watch it disappear fast.

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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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