
This dramatic, puffed oven pancake is the kind of weekend breakfast that makes everyone wander into the kitchen asking what smells so good. Caramelized pear slices sit beneath a golden, custardy batter that billows up around the edges as it bakes, and the combination of fresh ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and pure maple syrup gives every bite a warm, spiced sweetness that feels genuinely special. The whole thing comes together in a single skillet, which means less cleanup and a seriously impressive presentation straight from the oven to the table. Every ingredient here — eggs, whole milk, butter, flour, maple syrup — is naturally free of soy, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swaps required. The trick to getting that gorgeous puff is pouring the batter directly over the hot, buttery pear mixture without stirring, then letting the oven do its work undisturbed. A drizzle of extra maple syrup and a handful of torn fresh mint at the end keep it bright and fresh rather than heavy. Serve it in wedges straight from the skillet while it's still puffed and proud — it won't wait long, and neither will your family.
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Place a 12-inch oven-safe skillet on the center rack and preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
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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