Paraben Free Cinnamon-Cardamom Apple Oven Pancake
Warm spices, caramelized apples, and a dramatically puffed golden edge — this oven pancake is the kind of weekend breakfast that makes everyone wander into the kitchen asking what smells so good. The batter comes together with straightforward pantry staples like eggs, whole milk, and flour, while Ceylon cinnamon and cardamom give it a fragrant, slightly floral depth that feels genuinely special. Parabens are synthetic preservatives found in a surprising number of packaged baked goods and flavored mixes, so cooking from scratch with whole, unprocessed ingredients is the cleanest way to sidestep them entirely. Every component here — from the fresh apple slices to the unsalted butter to the optional dollop of ricotta — is exactly what it says it is, with no hidden additives to worry about. The technique is straightforward: sauté the apples in a hot skillet until they're glossy and soft, pour the rested batter right over the top, and let the oven do the dramatic work. A dusting of powdered sugar and a spoonful of creamy ricotta at the end make it feel like something you'd order at a nice brunch spot, except you made it yourself in one pan.
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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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