Cinnamon Free Maple-Ginger Apple Oven Pancake

Total time40 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

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Cinnamon Free Maple-Ginger Apple Oven Pancake

Warm caramelized apples, a dramatic puff straight from the oven, and the kind of golden, crispy edges that make everyone crowd around the skillet — this Dutch baby-style pancake is a serious showstopper. The flavor comes from fresh grated ginger and ground cardamom, which bring a bright, spicy warmth that feels just as cozy and complex as any heavily spiced version, no bark or powder required. Pure maple syrup does double duty here, sweetening both the batter and the apple filling while adding a deep, almost caramel-like richness that ties everything together. The batter itself is beautifully simple — eggs, milk, flour, and a touch of vanilla powder — and the thin, pourable consistency is exactly what creates that signature rise and airy interior. Cooking the apples directly in the hot skillet before adding the batter means every bite has tender, ginger-kissed fruit baked right in. Serve it straight from the pan with a dusting of powdered sugar and an extra drizzle of maple syrup, and it disappears fast.

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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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