Nutmeg Free Maple-Ginger Apple Oven Pancake
Warm caramelized apples, fragrant ginger, and a dramatic puffed edge make this oven pancake one of those showstopper breakfasts that looks far more complicated than it actually is. The batter comes together in a single bowl and gets poured right over the sautéed apple filling in a screaming-hot skillet, so the whole thing bakes into one gorgeous, golden dish. Fresh ginger and ground cardamom do all the heavy lifting in the spice department, delivering that cozy, warming depth you want without any of the ingredients that can sneak into similar recipes and cause concern. Pure maple syrup layers in sweetness at every stage — in the batter, in the filling, and drizzled over the top just before serving — so the flavor is rich and cohesive from first bite to last. The skillet goes straight from stovetop to oven, which means fewer dishes and a beautifully caramelized bottom that you just can't achieve any other way. Serve it in wedges straight from the pan while it's still puffed and dramatic, dusted with a little powdered sugar if you're feeling fancy. It's the kind of weekend breakfast that makes everyone wander into the kitchen asking what smells so good.
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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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