Description
Deliciously fluffy pear and walnut pancakes made with ripe pears, crunchy walnuts, and warm cinnamon, perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch. These pancakes combine fresh fruit and nuts for a delightful texture and flavor, served best with maple syrup.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (plus extra for cooking)
Add-ins
- 2 medium ripe pears, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
To Serve
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients. Make sure you have all the ingredients ready and measured, including the flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, milk, eggs, butter, pears, and walnuts.
- Prepare the pears and walnuts. Peel and dice the ripe pears into small pieces and chop the walnuts roughly to ensure they incorporate well into the batter.
- Mix the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Combine the wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs together with the milk and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Create the batter. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the pancakes fluffy. Fold in the diced pears and chopped walnuts evenly.
- Cook the pancakes. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter. Pour 1/4 cup portions of batter onto the skillet and cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until golden brown, approximately 2 more minutes per pancake.
- Serve and enjoy. Serve the warm pancakes with a drizzle of maple syrup and additional butter if desired. Enjoy immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes tender and fluffy.
- Use ripe pears for natural sweetness and softer texture.
- Chop walnuts to your preferred size for added crunch.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven if cooking in batches.
- Maple syrup pairs perfectly to enhance the flavors of pear and walnut.
