Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground Saigon (Vietnamese) cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 3 tbsp salted butter
  • 2 medium apples, cored and thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice; fresh
  • 3 tbsp salted butter
  • 2 tsp dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp ground Saigon (Vietnamese) cinnamon
  • 1/3 tsp ground cardamom
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instruction

  • Arrange the oven racks to the lower portion of the oven to allow for the pancake to expand.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. 
  • Prep the apples, once sliced, toss with fresh lemon juice to prevent browning.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, flour, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom in a medium bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  • Melt 3 Tbsp. butter over medium heat in a 12” cast iron skillet. 
  • Add apple and slow add in the, cinnamon, cardamom, and brown sugar.  
  • Cook, tossing often, until apples are coated and softened, about 4 minutes. 
  • Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Wipe out skillet, place it EMPTY in the heated oven until very hot, 8–10 minutes. 
  • Carefully add 3 Tbsp. butter to skillet, rotating to coat bottom and sides, while wearing oven mitts or using hot pads, skillet will be HOT. 
  • Add sautéed apple to center of skillet then the pour batter over the top of the apples, allowing it to spread across the pan. 
  • Bake until the pancake has puffed and is golden brown around the edges and center are set but still custardy, about 12–15 minutes.
  • Dust with the optional powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy.