Nightshade Free Maple-Ginger Pear Oven Pancake
Brunch just got a serious upgrade with this dramatic, puffed oven pancake that billows up golden and gorgeous straight from a cast-iron skillet. Caramelized pear slices sit at the base, kissed with real maple syrup, warm Ceylon cinnamon, and fresh ginger before the eggy batter gets poured right over the top — no stirring, no fussing. The whole thing bakes into something between a Dutch baby and a fruit tart, with crispy, lacey edges and a custardy center that's genuinely hard to stop eating. For anyone navigating a nightshade-free kitchen, this kind of recipe is a breath of fresh air — every single ingredient here is naturally free of tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, and their relatives, with no substitutions or workarounds needed. The maple syrup does double duty, sweetening both the pear filling and the batter, while fresh ginger adds a bright, slightly spicy note that makes the whole dish feel alive. A drizzle of extra maple syrup and torn mint leaves at the end are optional, but they make it look like something you'd pay good money for at a weekend brunch spot. Serve it straight from the skillet while it's still puffed and proud — it deflates a little as it cools, but it tastes just as incredible either way.
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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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