COUNTRY PEAR PUFF PANCAKE

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 181mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 8g protein.