Sesame Free Maple-Ginger Pear Oven Pancake
Imagine pulling a dramatically puffed, golden pancake straight from the oven, its edges caramelized and curling while the scent of warm ginger, cinnamon, and maple syrup fills the kitchen. This is a Dutch baby-style oven pancake built around a spiced pear filling that gets cooked right in the skillet before the batter goes in, so every bite is layered with jammy, buttery fruit. The batter itself is beautifully simple — eggs, milk, flour, a touch of maple syrup, and salt — which means there's no mystery about what's going into it, and nothing to trigger concern about hidden sesame in a packaged mix or store-bought shortcut. Fresh ginger adds a bright, lively heat that plays off the sweetness of the pears and the deep, earthy maple syrup in a way that feels genuinely special without requiring any complicated technique. The Ceylon cinnamon is a subtle but worthwhile detail, lending a softer, more floral warmth than standard cinnamon. A final drizzle of maple syrup and a scatter of torn mint leaves make it look like something you'd order at a weekend brunch spot. Serve it straight from the skillet while it's still puffed and nobody at the table will be disappointed.
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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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