| Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 45 mins | Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 315 | 13g | 7g | 41g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 23g | 2g | 8g | 0.2g |
With the faint aroma of vanilla and cinnamon wafting through my sun-drenched Californian kitchen and the comforting sizzle, my love affair with the Baked Peach Pancake was instantaneous. This recipe fills your home with an intoxicating scent, promising a meal that’s both comforting and sensationally delicious. I adore this perfect fusion of sweet succulent peaches and the delicate, fluffy pancake. It’s a cross between a classic American pancake breakfast and a peach cobbler, with every bite exploding with the taste of sweet, syrupy fruit combined with the comforting simplicity of a soft, fluffy pancake.
Health Conscious Comfort Food
Not only does the Baked Peach Pancake cater to our innate love of comfort food, but it’s also aligned with the Californian tendency towards health-conscious meals. Peaches are real nutritional powerhouses, being high in vitamin C, which contributes to a strong immune system, dietary fiber for a healthy digestive system, and potassium – a mineral essential for heart health and bones. Check out all the benefits here.
An Adaptable Treat
One of the things that I love about this recipe is its versatility. The base of this delectable dish is a simple yet luxurious pancake, which is versatile enough to be topped with any variety of fruits. Add a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream, and this humble pancake transforms into an indulgent dessert that would impress at any dinner party. Similarly, you could serve it with a poached egg and a side of bacon, a decadent brunch worthy of any fine dining establishment. The Baked Peach Pancake is the perfect canvas for your culinary artistry and can easily morph into the dish your taste buds long for at any moment.
Friendly to Dietary Preferences
The Baked Peach Pancake is also extremely respectful of your dietary preferences. Whether you’re lactose intolerant, on a low-carb diet or simply trying to cut out processed foods, you can easily align this recipe with your lifestyle requirements by adapting the ingredients. Substitute the milk for an almond or soy variant, use gluten-free flour or swap the sugar for stevia or another more natural sweetener – this recipe allows for countless modifications.
Combine the health benefits, simplicity, versatility, and adaptability, and it’s easy to see why this recipe for Baked Peach Pancake has secured a cherished place in my heart and on my family’s table. I hope you, too, will fall in love with it as much as we did.
What You’ll Need
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 medium peaches, sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Powdered sugar for garnish (optional)
- Maple syrup for serving (optional)
Method
Step One
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. This hot temperature is necessary for creating the perfect fluffy texture for our baked peach pancake.
Step Two
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, milk, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract and salt. Make sure all the ingredients are well combined, but don’t overmix.
Step Three
Put the unsalted butter in a cast-iron skillet or an oven-safe frying pan. Then set the skillet inside the preheating oven to melt the butter. Watch it closely so that it doesn’t burn!
Step Four
While the butter is melting, you can slice your peaches. Remember to remove the pit before slicing. You may peel the peach if you like, but it’s not necessary.
Step Five
Remove the skillet from the oven once the butter has melted. Then pour your pancake batter in the skillet, and arrange the peach slices on top.
Step Six
Put the skillet back in your preheated oven, and bake for 12-18 minutes. The pancake should puff up and turn a beautiful golden brown color.
Step Seven
While the pancake is baking, you can prepare the topping. Mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon.
Step Eight
Once the pancake is done baking, take it out of the oven and immediately sprinkle the cinnamon-brown sugar mixture on top. The heat from the pancake will melt the mixture into a delicious sweet glaze.
Step Nine
Serve right away, optionally dusted with powdered sugar and with maple syrup on the side. Enjoy your delicious baked peach pancake!
