How to Make German Pear Pancake - A Step-by-Step Guide

German cuisine is known for its hearty, comforting dishes, and this German Pear Pancake certainly fits the bill. This delicious breakfast treat is a cross between a pancake and a custardy cake, with sweet pears adding a burst of flavor and texture. Perfect for a leisurely weekend brunch or a special occasion, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.

The star of this dish is the ripe pears, which are thinly sliced and arranged on the bottom of a cake pan. The pears are t...

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Ingredients

  • 2 large firm pears, cored and cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
  • ½ cup white sugar, divided
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
  • ¼ cup butter, sliced
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 large puffed pancake

  • Toss pear slices with 1/4 cup white sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest to coat.
  • Arrange butter in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet and place on the center rack of the oven. Heat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove skillet from oven once the butter has just melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Beat eggs in a large bowl until frothy; add milk, 1/4 cup white sugar, vanilla extract, and salt and mix until just combined. Sift flour into egg mixture and stir until batter is just mixed.
  • Stir pear slices into the melted butter and spread into a single layer. Pour batter over pears.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pancake is set in the middle, the sides have risen, and the bottom is browned, 28 to 30 minutes. Top pancake with confectioners' sugar.
  • Nutrition

    265 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 158mg
    • Sodium: 227mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 181mg