Upside-Down Pear Pancake

Breakfast

The fragrant fruit from the pear tree in my yard inspires me to bake. This upside-down pancake is a favorite. It works best with a firm, not fully ripe, pear.

Average Rating: 4.833333

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon sugar
1 medium pear, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise
Confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, whisk flour and baking powder. In a separate bowl, whisk egg and milk until blended. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until combined.
2. Meanwhile, in a small ovenproof skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Sprinkle with sugar. Add pear slices in a single layer; cook 5 minutes. Spread prepared batter over pears. Cover and cook until top is set, about 5 minutes.
3. Transfer pan to oven; bake until edges are lightly brown, 8-10 minutes. Invert onto a serving plate. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 pancake: 274 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 197mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fruit.