Vegetarian Maple-Ginger Pear Oven Pancake
Imagine pulling a dramatically puffed, golden pancake straight from the oven, its edges crisped in butter and its center cushioning a layer of caramelized pears perfumed with fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon. That's exactly what this skillet bake delivers, and it's the kind of breakfast that makes everyone crowd around the pan before you've even set it on the table. The technique is straightforward: a hot cast-iron skillet, a smooth poured batter, and a short blast of high oven heat do all the heavy lifting. Sautéing the pear slices first in butter and pure maple syrup means they're already tender and glossy before the batter ever hits the pan, so every bite has that jammy, spiced fruit flavor baked right in. The whole thing comes together with pantry staples — eggs, milk, flour, and real maple syrup — so there's nothing fussy or hard to source. A final drizzle of maple syrup and a scatter of torn fresh mint brighten everything up just before serving, though the pancake is honestly stunning enough on its own. Serve it straight from the skillet in quarters while it's still puffed and proud, because it will deflate a little as it cools and you'll want to enjoy the full drama.
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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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