Yeast Free Maple-Ginger Pear Oven Pancake
This dramatic oven pancake puffs up beautifully in a hot cast-iron skillet, delivering caramelized pear slices fragrant with fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon nestled beneath a golden, custardy shell. The whole thing comes together without a single packet of yeast or any leavening agent that could be a concern — the eggs do all the lifting, creating that signature dramatic rise straight from the oven heat. Pure maple syrup layers in at every stage, from the bubbling pear filling to a final drizzle at the table, so the sweetness feels deep and natural rather than one-note. Fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth that plays beautifully against the soft, jammy pears, and a handful of torn mint leaves at the end keeps it feeling bright and a little unexpected. The batter itself is refreshingly simple — just eggs, milk, flour, maple syrup, and salt whisked smooth — which means no hidden additives or fermented ingredients to second-guess. Serve it straight from the skillet while it's still puffed and steaming, because this one is absolutely a showstopper at the table.
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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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