MSG Free Maple-Ginger Pear Oven Pancake

Total time40 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

4.8

(27)

There is something genuinely magical about watching a batter puff up in the oven and emerge golden, dramatic, and smelling of warm spice — and this skillet pancake delivers exactly that. Caramelized pear slices sit at the base, cooked down with real maple syrup, freshly grated ginger, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon before the batter goes in, so every bite carries that sweet, fragrant depth. The whole thing bakes up with crisp, lacy edges and a tender, custardy center that makes it feel far more impressive than the effort involved. For anyone navigating hidden additives in packaged breakfast foods, this recipe is a breath of fresh air — every ingredient is straightforward and whole, from the pasteurized eggs and whole milk to the pure maple syrup used three ways throughout. Nothing here relies on flavor enhancers or processed shortcuts, just honest pantry staples doing honest work. Torn fresh mint over the top at the end adds a bright, unexpected lift that makes it feel like something you'd order at a weekend brunch spot. Serve it straight from the skillet while it's still puffed and the edges are crackling, because this one is best eaten the moment it hits the table.

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Ingredients

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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