Oats Free Cinnamon-Cardamom Apple Oven Pancake
Few things feel as impressive as pulling a dramatically puffed, golden pancake straight from the oven — and this skillet version delivers that wow factor every single time. Warm Ceylon cinnamon and cardamom perfume the batter and the caramelized apple filling, giving every bite a gently spiced, almost floral depth that feels special without being fussy. The batter comes together with just eggs, whole milk, all-purpose flour, sugar, and those two spices, so there's no oat-based flour or grain blend to second-guess — just clean, straightforward ingredients that happen to be naturally free of oats. Sautéing the apples first in butter and sugar builds a light glaze that weaves right into the batter as it bakes, so the fruit and the custard-y base become one cohesive, tender thing rather than two separate layers. A dusting of powdered sugar and a spoonful of fresh ricotta on top take it from weekday breakfast to something you'd genuinely want to serve to guests. The whole process — stovetop to oven — happens in a single skillet, which means minimal cleanup and maximum drama when you bring it to the table.
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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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