Pescatarian Maple-Ginger Pumpkin Oven Pancake
This dramatic oven pancake is the kind of weekend breakfast that makes everyone wander into the kitchen asking what smells so good. Real pumpkin purée, fresh grated ginger, and a touch of Ceylon cinnamon give the batter a warm, spiced depth that feels genuinely autumnal rather than artificially flavored. The magic happens when that thin, silky batter hits a screaming-hot buttered skillet — the edges puff up tall and turn a deep, caramelized gold while the center stays custardy and tender. A final drizzle of pure maple syrup ties everything together with just the right amount of sweetness. Because the whole dish is built on eggs, milk, butter, and pantry staples, it fits naturally into a pescatarian lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds — just honest, satisfying ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Serve it straight from the skillet in wedges while it's still steaming, and don't stress about the gentle deflation — that's just part of the charm.
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4 servings
For the batter
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup pumpkin purée
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
For the skillet
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
For serving
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup, for drizzling
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, thinly sliced or candied-style (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place a 10-inch or 12-inch oven-safe skillet (cast iron preferred) on the center rack of the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). Allow the skillet to heat for the full preheat time, at least 15 minutes.
- 2
In a blender (or in a large bowl using a whisk), combine the eggs, milk, pumpkin purée, 2 tbsp maple syrup, grated ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and salt. Blend or whisk until completely smooth, about 30 seconds in a blender or 1 minute by hand. Add the flour and blend or whisk just until no dry streaks remain and the batter is smooth and pourable — it will be thinner than standard pancake batter.
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