If you don’t have anything special planned for Father’s Day (this Sunday!) then here is your answer. This simple whole-wheat German “oven pancake” can easily be passed off as a breakfast, snack, or even a dessert dish (especially if you top it with homemade ice cream…yum). Both the apple and pear suggested below go really well with the flavors, but don’t be afraid to experiment with other fruits like bananas, raisins, or blueberries depending on what you have on hand.
Some other Father’s Day brunch ideas are as follows:
- Egg Soufflé
- Whole-Wheat French Toast
- Green Eggs {and Ham}
- Whole-Wheat Banana Pancakes
- Breakfast Casserole Bites
- Whole-Wheat Crepes
- Quiche
- Whole-Wheat Waffles
Whole-Wheat Oven Pancake
Ingredients
- 5 eggs, preferably pastured and/or organic
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup honey, plus 1 teaspoon, divided
- 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour, I used King Arthur's White Whole Wheat Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, preferably organic
- 1 apple, preferably organic
- 1 pear, preferably organic
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, We prefer fresh
Optional Toppings
- pure maple syrup
- berries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Core and slice both the apple and pear (you can leave the peel on) into pieces between ¼” and ½” thick, set aside.
- In a blender combine the eggs, vanilla, honey, flour, baking powder and salt. Blend until smooth, about 10 – 15 seconds.
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Heat the butter in an ovenproof sauté pan over medium heat. Add the sliced pears and apples and cook for about 5 minutes or until soft. Sprinkle the fruit with cinnamon and remaining teaspoon of honey then toss to combine.
- Spread fruit evenly across bottom of pan and pour batter over top. Cook for about 4 - 5 minutes over medium-low heat until the bottom is set. Transfer to oven and bake until top is golden brown, about 6 – 8 minutes.
- Put a large round platter upside down over the top of pan and then flip over together with pan. The pancake should come out clean onto the platter. Slice, eat, and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
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Mine both burned and stuck, probably cooked too long. Also how much is it supposed to rise? Mine did about 1 inch. Topped with caramelized bananas
Yep, sounds like you cooked a little long or hot. An inch is a normal rise on these.
Is there a way to double this recipe? If I use a 14 inch cast iron pan? Would baking temp/time be the same? Thanks!
Hi Kay. Sorry, we’ve not tried doubling this recipe.