Pancakes with Caramelized Pear

Pancakes with caramelized pear are fluffy kefir pancakes with a warm topping of bera pear braised with sugar and cinnamon for just 10-15 minutes. A great choice for breakfast or an afternoon snack, and it all comes together in one skillet. I recommend making these at home - enjoy!

Pancakes with Caramelized Pear

Fluffy kefir pancakes topped with pear braised with sugar and cinnamon until caramel-colored.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Blini and pancakes

Cuisine: Home cooking

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the batter

• 250 ml kefir
• 200 g flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil for frying

For the caramelized pear

• 5 bera pears
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Method

 

1. Peel the pears and cut into pieces, add the sugar and cinnamon and stir.
2. Place the pears in a dry skillet and braise for 10-15 minutes until soft and caramel-colored.
   
3. For the batter, pour the kefir into a bowl, add the sugar, salt and baking powder, and stir. Beat in the egg and whisk, then add the flour at the end and mix well.
4. Heat a skillet with oil and fry the pancakes on both sides.
5. Serve the pancakes topped with the caramelized pear. Enjoy!
   

Notes

Bera pears hold their shape well, but any firm variety will work.

Tips

• Braise the pear in a dry skillet - the sugar will produce its own caramel.
• The pear is ready when it's softened and has taken on a caramel color.
• Spoon the caramelized pear over the pancakes right before serving.