Chicken Free Maple-Ginger Apple Oven Pancake

Total time40 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

4.6

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Chicken Free Maple-Ginger Apple Oven Pancake

This dramatic, skillet-baked pancake puffs up golden at the edges and collapses into tender, custardy layers at the center — the kind of breakfast that makes everyone lean in when it hits the table. Caramelized apple slices are layered underneath the batter with warm cardamom and fresh ginger, then the whole thing gets finished with a drizzle of pure maple syrup for a flavor that feels like autumn in every bite. The batter comes together with eggs, whole milk, flour, and a touch of vanilla powder, so there's nothing complicated standing between you and something genuinely impressive. Because the recipe relies entirely on pantry staples and fresh fruit, there's no need to scan labels for hidden poultry-derived additives or broths that sometimes sneak into unexpected products. The hot skillet method is what makes this work — starting the apples on the stovetop and then pouring the batter straight over them means the bottom layer gets a gorgeous, almost tarte-tatin quality before the oven takes over. Serve it in wedges straight from the pan while it's still puffed, dusted with powdered sugar if you're feeling festive.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the batter

3 large eggs
¾ cup whole milk
¾ cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp pure vanilla powder

For the apple filling

2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
¼ tsp ground cardamom

For serving

2 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tbsp powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

1
Place a 12-inch oven-safe skillet on the center rack and preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2
Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl until the yolks and whites are fully combined. Add the milk, flour, 2 tbsp maple syrup, salt, and vanilla powder, and whisk until the batter is smooth with no dry streaks — it will be thin and pourable, similar in consistency to heavy cream.

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