Artificial Food Coloring Free Maple-Ginger Pear Oven Pancake
There is something genuinely magical about pulling a puffed, golden pancake straight from the oven and watching it hold court in the skillet before everyone digs in. This one layers caramelized pear slices with fresh ginger and warm Ceylon cinnamon, all sweetened with pure maple syrup — no dyes, no artificial anything, just real ingredients doing beautiful work. For anyone navigating artificial color sensitivities, breakfast can be a minefield of brightly tinted syrups and boxed mixes loaded with synthetic additives, so a from-scratch dish like this is a genuine relief. The batter comes together in about a minute with eggs, whole milk, flour, and a touch of maple syrup, and the whole thing bakes into a dramatic, custardy puff that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. The pears soften just enough in the buttery maple glaze while still holding their shape, giving every slice a tender, jammy layer underneath that crispy, bronzed edge. A drizzle of extra maple syrup and a handful of torn fresh mint at the end keep the finish bright and clean. Serve it straight from the skillet while it's still puffed and everyone will think you spent the whole morning on it.
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4 servings
For the pear filling
- 3 ripe but firm pears, peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup, divided
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
For the batter
- 3 large pasteurized eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
For serving
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup, for drizzling (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place a 12-inch oven-safe skillet on the center rack and preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pasteurized eggs, whole milk, all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp maple syrup, and fine sea salt until the batter is smooth and pourable with no visible lumps, about 1 minute. Set aside.
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