Vanilla Cornmeal Griddle Cakes With Pears Recipe

Name: Vanilla Cornmeal Griddle Cakes With Pears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cornflour; 5 tablespoons sugar; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder, plus; 1/8 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, fresh grated; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 1/2 cup yellow corn grits, cooked; 1 large egg, slightly beaten; 1 tablespoon orange juice, freshly squeezed; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 small pears, peeled, cored and diced; butter; maple syrup

Servings: persons

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornflour
5 tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder, plus
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, fresh grated
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup yellow corn grits, cooked
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon orange juice, freshly squeezed
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 small pears, peeled, cored and diced
butter
maple syrup

1
To make clarified butter, melt butter in heavy saucepan over low heat; cook 20 to 30 minutes until bubbling ceases and liquid turns clear.
2
Strain, being sure to leave solids in the bottom of pan.
3
Cool completely.
4
Whish together flours and next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl; set aside.
5
Whisk together buttermilk and next 4 ingredients.
6
Add to flour mixture, whisking until smooth.
7
Stir in pears.
8
Heat griddle or large skillet over medium heat; brush with 1 to 2 tablespoons cooled clarified butter.
9
Pour about 1/4 cup batter for each cake onto griddle.
10
Cook over medium low heat 3-4 minutes or until tops are covered with tiny bubbles and edges look dry and cooked.
11
Turn cakes and cook other side.
12
Remove from griddle to serving plate.
13
Grease griddle with additional butter as needed and repeat procedure with remaining batter.
14
Serve immediately with butter and maple syrup.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cornflour, 5 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Vanilla Cornmeal Griddle Cakes With Pears falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Vanilla Cornmeal Griddle Cakes With Pears

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