Citrus Free Maple-Ginger Pear Oven Pancake

Warm caramelized pears, fragrant ginger, and a cloud-like baked batter that puffs dramatically in the oven — this is the kind of weekend breakfast that makes everyone wander into the kitchen asking what smells so good. The filling comes together right in the skillet, with butter and pure maple syrup coaxing the pear slices into something golden and tender before the batter even goes in. Ceylon cinnamon adds a softer, more floral warmth than standard cinnamon, and the fresh ginger keeps every bite lively without any sharpness. Because the sweetness here comes entirely from maple syrup rather than citrus-spiked glazes or orange-laced batters, it's a genuinely satisfying option for anyone navigating a citrus-free table — no substitutions needed, no flavor compromised. The batter itself is beautifully simple: eggs, milk, flour, and a touch of maple syrup whisked smooth and poured straight over the bubbling fruit. That hot skillet technique is the secret to those dramatic puffed edges and the deeply golden bottom that makes this feel far more impressive than the effort involved. Serve it straight from the pan with an optional drizzle of maple syrup and torn mint for a finish that looks as good as it tastes.

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