Puffed Pear Pancake Food

COUNTRY PEAR PUFF PANCAKE

Steps:

• 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. , 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. , Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt 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.

PUFFED PEAR PANCAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450° F. Place a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or other oven-safe skillet in the oven to warm it.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, flour, extract, and salt until smooth. In a separate bowl, toss the pear with the sugar and cinnamon.
• Carefully remove the preheated skillet from the oven and add the butter, swirling until it is melted. Arrange the pears in a single layer in the skillet and pour in the batter.
• Return the skillet to the oven and bake 25 minutes or until puffed and golden. Serve with maple syrup.

APPLE-PEAR PUFF PANCAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Place butter in a 10-in. ovenproof skillet; heat in oven until butter is melted, 2-3 minutes. Tilt pan to coat evenly with butter., Place eggs, milk, flour, sugar and nutmeg in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Pour into hot skillet. Bake until puffed and browned. 17-20 minutes., Meanwhile, for topping, heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add apples, pears and sugar; cook until fruit is tender, stirring occasionally, 12-15 minutes. , Remove pancake from oven; fill with fruit mixture and serve immediately. If desired, serve with syrup.

PUFFED APPLE PANCAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees Farenheit (or 420 for hotter ovens).
• Whisk the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
• Add the flour to the mixture and continue to whisk smooth.
• Melt the butter in the microwave or oven and pour it into a 9x13-inch glass dish (it should be a couple of inches deep).
• Place (and layer) the apple slices over the butter and bake in oven for 10 minutes.
• Pour the batter over the apples and butter and sprinkle the brown sugar on top.
• Bake for about 20 minutes or until it is puffy and spots on top are browning.
• Remove from oven and let it cool slightly before serving. (it should be served hot: not piping hot, but warm).
• Optional: Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving, or allow diners to sprinkle it on themselves at the table.

PEAR PANCAKES

Steps:

• Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt together in a large bowl.
• In a separate medium bowl, beat the egg. Add the milk, syrup and oil and mix will well.
• Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the pear pieces.
• Set a a skillet or a large frying pan to medium heat and spray generously with cooking spray.
• Dollop the batter in 1/4 cup amounts per pancake. Cook until the edges look dry and bubble form all over the top. Flip and cook until the underside is golden brown.