Dutch Baby Pancake with Caramelized Pear | Dutch Baby Pancake | How to make Dutch Baby Pancake

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

Place a cast-iron skillet in the oven to heat.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons sugar, and a pinch of salt until smooth.

Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and add 2 tablespoons butter, swirling to coat.

Pour the batter into the skillet and return to the oven immediately.

Bake until puffed and golden brown, about 20 minutes.

While the pancake is baking, prepare the caramelized pears by slicing them and cooking in a pan with 1 tablespoon butter and 2 tablespoons sugar until soft and caramelized.

Remove the pancake from the oven and let cool slightly.

Dust with powdered sugar and top with the caramelized pears and maple syrup.

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