Gingerbread Pancakes with Pears

These pancakes make a festive treat all season long. Fold warm spices into the batter, and slide sautéed pears on top of a stack. 

What You Get

Pears 

Eggs 

Buttermilk 

All-purpose flour 

Gingerbread spice 

What You’ll Need

Butter or vegetable oil

Sugar

Baking powder 

Baking soda 

Salt

Maple syrup or powdered sugar

Makes 3 servings

30 minutes active 

30 minutes total 

Step 1 

Core and slice the pears. In a frying pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add the pears and sauté until tender, 5 minutes. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar and stir to melt and coat, 3 minutes longer. 

Step 2 

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, 1½ cups buttermilk, and 2 tablespoons melted butter. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1½ cups flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, the gingerbread spice, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. 

Step 3 

Warm a nonstick frying pan over medium heat, and grease with butter or vegetable oil. For each pancake, pour about ⅓ cup batter into the pan, and cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. 

Step 4 

Transfer the gingerbread pancakes to plates, and top with the pears. Drizzle with maple syrup or sift with powdered sugar, if you want more sweetness, and serve warm.