FAST FIX

APPLE-PEAR PUFF PANCAKE

Whenever I serve this fruity pancake, people think I worked on it for hours. They are surprised that such an attractive, scrumptious dish could be so easy.

—CAROL WILLIAMS ST. JOSEPH, MO



START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


3 tablespoons butter

4 large eggs

1 cup 2% milk

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon sugar

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

TOPPING

3 tablespoons butter

3 medium apples, sliced

3 medium pears, sliced

3 tablespoons sugar

Maple syrup, optional

1. Preheat the oven to 425°. Place butter in a 10-in. ovenproof skillet; heat in oven until butter is melted, 2-3 minutes. Tilt pan to coat evenly with butter.

2. Place the eggs, milk, flour, sugar and nutmeg in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Pour into hot skillet. Bake until it is puffed and browned, 17-20 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, for topping, heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add apples, pears and sugar; cook until fruit is tender, stirring occasionally, 12-15 minutes.

4. Remove pancake from oven; fill with the fruit mixture and serve immediately. If desired, serve it with syrup.