Nutmeg Free Cinnamon-Cardamom Apple Oven Pancake

Total time45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

5.0

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Nutmeg Free Cinnamon-Cardamom Apple Oven Pancake

This dramatic oven pancake puffs up beautifully in a screaming-hot skillet, with caramelized apple slices nestled beneath a golden, custardy shell that's crisp at the edges and tender in the center. The warm spice comes entirely from Ceylon cinnamon and cardamom — a fragrant, floral pairing that feels both cozy and a little unexpected. For anyone avoiding nutmeg, this is genuinely good news, because so many spiced apple recipes lean on it as a default, and here it simply isn't needed. The batter is whisked together in minutes, the apples get a quick stovetop glaze, and then the oven does all the dramatic work for you. A dusting of powdered sugar and a spoonful of fresh ricotta at the end add just enough richness to make it feel like a proper occasion. Serve it straight from the skillet in wedges while it's still warm — it's the kind of breakfast or brunch dish that makes everyone at the table lean in for a closer look.

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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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