Country Pear Puff Pancake
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
This sweet, gooey pancake is dressed up with caramelized pears and baked until golden. Cut into serving-size wedges, it's a special change of pace. —Steffany Lohn, Brentwood, California
Ingredients
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5 tablespoons butter, divided
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3 medium pears, peeled and sliced
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar, divided
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup 2% milk
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3 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
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2 tablespoons maple syrup
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Whipped cream, optional
Directions
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1.
In a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add pears; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup brown sugar and lemon juice.
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2.
In a bowl, whisk the flour, milk, eggs, syrup, vanilla and salt until smooth; pour over pears. Bake at 450° until puffy, 10-12 minutes.
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3.
Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining butter in a microwave. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg and the remaining brown sugar. Spread over pancake. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve immediately. If desired, top with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 468 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 181mg cholesterol, 265mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 5g fiber), 8g protein.
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