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    Home » Breakfast

    Caramel & Sea Salt Pear Pancake Recipe

    Published: Oct 8, 2012 · Modified: Jun 21, 2019 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 40 Comments

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    Caramel & Sea Salt Pear Pancake Recipe by Cookin' Canuck

    There's something about burning calories that makes good food taste great. Runner's World Magazine recently published an article on pancakes, touting them as one of the most-craved foods following a long run. Pancakes, breakfast burritos, bacon, homefries...it all sounds pretty darn good to me after exerting any sort of energy. But okay, let's stick with pancakes for now - ladled with caramel and sea salt Bartlett pears, if you please.

    In the Runner's World article, the basic pancake recipe is written by the sweet and talented Pam Anderson of Three Many Cooks (she's a regular contributor to the magazine). And then there are the dozen or so flavor variations to fit every palate. Well, I decided to add one of my own.

    "Are these healthy?" you might ask. Well, the pancakes are made with whole wheat pastry flour. Does that count? And there are pears. Two points for healthy. But then there's the little matter of the butter and brown sugar used to make the caramel. Sigh, well I didn't say they were perfect. However, if you just went for a hike, downward-dogged yourself into a sweat in yoga class or ran a 5k, you deserve a little treat.

    The recipe:

    The pears:
    In a saucepan set over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon and salt, and stir to combine.

    Caramel & Sea Salt Pear Pancake Recipe

    Stir in the pears and cook, simmering, until the pears are tender. You may need to turn down the heat slightly to keep the caramel at a gentle simmer.

    Keep warm on low heat until ready to serve.

    The pancakes:
    In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the flour, milk, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and salt. Mix well.

    Heat a frying pan over medium heat or heat a griddle to 375 degrees F. Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, scoop the batter onto the griddle. When the pancakes start to bubble on top, flip them over and cook until the batter is cooked all the way through. Repeat with the remaining batter.

    Serve the pancakes, with the pear and caramel sauce spooned over top. Serve with extra maple syrup, if desired.

    Caramel & Sea Salt Pear Pancake Recipe by Cookin' Canuck

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    Caramel & Sea Salt Pear Pancakes

    From the kitchen of Cookin Canuck. www.cookincanuck.com
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Whole Wheat Recipe
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 12 6-inch Pancakes (Approximately)
    Calories: 186kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    The Pancakes:

    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
    • 1 ½ cup skim milk or more if batter is too thick
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey, agave nectar or brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    The Pears:

    • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • 3 Bartlett pears cored and chopped
    • extra maple syrup if desired
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    Instructions

    The Pancakes:

    • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the flour, milk, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and salt. Mix well.
    • Heat a frying pan over medium heat or heat a griddle to 375 degrees F. Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, scoop the batter onto the griddle. When the pancakes start to bubble on top, flip them over and cook until the batter is cooked all the way through.
    • Repeat with the remaining batter.

    The Pears:

    • In a saucepan set over medium heat, melt the butter.
    • Add the brown sugar, cinnamon and salt, and stir to combine.
    • Stir in the pears and cook, simmering, until the pears are tender. You may need to turn down the heat slightly to keep the caramel at a gentle simmer.
    • Serve the pancakes, with the pear and caramel sauce spooned over top.
    • Serve with extra maple syrup, if desired.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Pancake + 1 Topping | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      Comments

      1. Laura (Tutti Dolci)

        October 08, 2012 at 1:47 pm

        I want to dig in to that stack! Gorgeous, caramel and pears goes so well together!

        Reply
      2. Julie @Savvy Eats

        October 08, 2012 at 1:20 pm

        These looks AWESOME. But did you mean to call the recipe "Ice Cream? Pears? Burger?" in ZipList? 😉

        Reply
      3. addie | culicurious

        October 08, 2012 at 1:19 pm

        great idea and flavor combo 🙂 definitely looks like a great post-run chow down dish. Congrats on completing another marathon as well. What an accomplishment.

        Reply
      4. Annalise

        October 08, 2012 at 12:42 pm

        What if I haven't done any exercise? 🙂 I'm a pancake fanatic, and these sound fabulous!

        Reply
      5. Wendy

        October 08, 2012 at 12:24 pm

        I love this! I have always loved pears but don't know that I've ever tried them as a pancake topping. Recently my 6 year old has announced that he "no longer likes syrup" (weird, right?) and I've been trying to come up with something to keep him from drenching his pancakes in butter. I can't wait to give this a try!

        Reply
      6. Cassie

        October 08, 2012 at 10:03 am

        These are definitely a great treat for running a race. I love the combination of flavors! Congrats on the race this weekend, Dara, I can't wait to hear more about it!

        Reply
      7. KalynsKitchen

        October 08, 2012 at 9:41 am

        Gorgeous! I am a big fan of pears.

        Reply
      8. bellini

        October 08, 2012 at 9:33 am

        Love these!

        Reply
      9. Elizabeth@ Food Ramblings

        October 08, 2012 at 9:28 am

        pear pancakes- yum! Look delicious!

        Reply
      10. Krista

        October 08, 2012 at 9:27 am

        These look amazing! So proud of you after your marathon yesterday! You definitely deserve a big stack of these.

        Reply
      11. marla

        October 08, 2012 at 9:21 am

        Looks amazing!! I love a great stack of pancakes no matter what the event or time of day... xo

        Reply
      12. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc.

        October 08, 2012 at 9:21 am

        these look incredible Dara! I could grab one right off the screen!

        Reply
      13. Dara @how_to_eat

        October 08, 2012 at 8:38 am

        When I was training for the NYC marathon last year, pumpkin-pecan pancakes was my favourite thing to eat after a long run. I'll have to give these a try!

        Reply
      14. Kare @ Kitchen Treaty

        October 08, 2012 at 7:53 am

        Fancy pancakes! Sometimes an indulgence is in order, right? These look so, so fabulous.

        Reply
      15. kelley

        October 08, 2012 at 7:45 am

        The pears have been so fantastic this year, what a great way to use them! I love a hearty breakfast after a good workout so I totally relate! Hope your marathon was great and I can't wait to hear about it!

        Reply
      16. Maria

        October 08, 2012 at 7:41 am

        I will take a big stack!

        Reply
      17. Cookbook Queen

        October 08, 2012 at 7:39 am

        Dara, these look FAB!! So warm and cinnamoney and Fall-ey. I'd love to have a huge stack of these right now!!

        Reply
      18. Kay @ The Church Cook

        October 08, 2012 at 7:27 am

        wow, Dara! This looks fabulous! Perfect for this cool fall morning we are having in Savannah, Georgia!

        Reply
      19. Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch

        October 08, 2012 at 7:15 am

        These pancakes are perfect this time of year. Gorgeous!

        Reply
      20. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar

        October 08, 2012 at 7:12 am

        Love these! So great for fall 🙂

        Reply
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