Pear Puff Pancake

This pear puff pancake is a perfect sweet treat or breakfast delight. It brings in the flavors of the pear and is warm and delicious. The spices, sugar, and pear make the flavors meld together in a beautiful combination! - Grace Wathen

INGREDIENTS

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

Directions:

1. In a 10-in. cast-iron or another 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.

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.

3. Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining butter. 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.

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Recipe Source: Taste Of Home