Country Pear Puff Pancake

Sep 28th, 2021

Perfect as a breakfast main or served as a refreshing dessert, this recipe from Bowermans Blueberry Farm brings together a delicious mix of fruity and sweet. 

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 3 medium pears, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, divided, 
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
  • Whipped cream, optional

Instructions:

  1. In a 10-in. cast-iron or another ovenproof skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
  2. Add pears; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1/4 cup brown sugar and lemon juice.
  4. In a bowl, whisk the flour, milk, eggs, syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth; pour over pears.
  5. Bake at 450° until puffy, 10-12 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining butter.
  7. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, and the remaining brown sugar.
  8. Spread over the pancake.
  9. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes.
  10. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.
  11. If desired, top with whipped cream. Enjoy!