Paraben Free Maple-Ginger Pear Oven Pancake
Warm caramelized pears, fragrant ginger, and a dramatic puffed batter that billows up the sides of the skillet — this oven pancake is the kind of weekend breakfast that makes everyone wander into the kitchen asking what smells so good. The pear filling gets a head start on the stovetop, where butter and pure maple syrup coax the slices into something golden and tender before the batter ever hits the pan. Fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon layer in a gentle warmth that feels sophisticated without being fussy. Parabens are synthetic preservatives that sneak into far more products than most people expect, and cooking from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients like eggs, milk, flour, and real maple syrup is one of the most reliable ways to sidestep them entirely. Every component here is straightforward and easy to source clean. The torn fresh mint at the end is a small touch that brightens the whole dish and makes it look genuinely stunning straight from the skillet. Serve it in wedges the moment it comes out of the oven while the edges are still crisp and the center is custardy and soft.
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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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