Rye Free Cinnamon-Cardamom Apple Oven Pancake

Total time45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

Rye Free Cinnamon-Cardamom Apple Oven Pancake

Warm spices, caramelized apples, and a dramatically puffed golden crust make this oven pancake one of those showstopper breakfasts that looks far more impressive than the effort required. The batter comes together with all-purpose flour, eggs, and whole milk — straightforward pantry staples with zero rye or rye-adjacent grains anywhere in the mix, so it's a genuinely worry-free choice for anyone navigating grain sensitivities. Ceylon cinnamon and cardamom do the heavy lifting here, layering a floral, gently spiced warmth through both the batter and the apple filling for a flavor that feels almost bakery-level. Cooking the apples first in butter and sugar builds a light glaze right in the skillet before the batter goes in, which means every wedge comes loaded with tender, jammy fruit underneath that airy, crisp-edged shell. The trick to that spectacular puff is a screaming-hot skillet and a hands-off oven — resist the urge to peek for the first fifteen minutes and you'll be rewarded. A dusting of powdered sugar and a cool spoonful of fresh ricotta on top turn it into something that feels genuinely special, whether you're serving it for a lazy weekend brunch or a cozy weeknight dessert.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the batter

3 large eggs
¾ cup whole milk
¾ cup all-purpose flour
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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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