Pork Free Cinnamon-Cardamom Apple Oven Pancake

Total time45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

5.0

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Pork Free Cinnamon-Cardamom Apple Oven Pancake

Few breakfasts are as dramatic and satisfying as a Dutch baby-style oven pancake, and this version leans hard into warm spice with Ceylon cinnamon and cardamom layered into both the batter and the caramelized apple filling. The whole thing bakes up with those signature sky-high puffed edges and a golden, custardy center that looks genuinely impressive straight out of the skillet. Every ingredient here is naturally free of pork and pork-derived products — eggs, milk, butter, fresh apples, and pantry spices — so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. The apples get a quick stovetop cook in butter and sugar before the batter goes in, which means they're silky and glazed rather than raw or watery underneath. A dusting of powdered sugar and a spoonful of fresh ricotta at the end add a creamy, slightly tangy finish that makes this feel more like a special occasion than a weekday morning. Serve it straight from the skillet in wedges while it's still warm for the full effect.

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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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