Pear pancakes

4 servings

30 minutes

Pear pancakes are a delicate, aromatic treat from Russian cuisine where simple ingredients turn into a culinary masterpiece. The history of pancakes goes back centuries when housewives made them for tea, delighting the family with soft, airy cakes. In this recipe, pears play a key role: their juicy flesh gives the batter natural sweetness and a pleasant fruity note. The pancakes turn golden with a crispy crust while remaining tender and moist inside. They pair wonderfully with honey, sour cream, or berry jam. Perfect as a cozy breakfast, dessert, or light snack with warm tea on a cool evening. Sprinkled with powdered sugar, they look especially appetizing, tempting you to try another piece.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 327.2
• Proteins: 3.1g
• Fats: 20.1g
• Carbohydrates: 35.7g

Ingredients

• Pears: 500 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Wheat flour: 2 tbsp
• Vanilla sugar: 8 g
• Baking powder: 0.3 tsp
• Sugar: 1.5 tbsp
• Vegetable oil: 4 tbsp
• Powdered sugar: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Peel the pears and grate them on a coarse grater. Transfer to a sieve and let the liquid drain.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pears: 500 g

2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, vanilla, and white sugar. Stir and add an egg.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons
   • Baking powder: 0.3 teaspoon
   • Vanilla sugar: 8 g
   • Sugar: 1.5 tablespoon
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

3. Add grated pears. Mix again, but moderately. The less you mix, the softer the pancakes will be.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pears: 500 g

4. Heat the pan over medium heat, add a small amount of vegetable oil. Place pancakes in the pan. 1 tablespoon heaped — 1 pancake. Don't add too many at once. Fry in batches.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons

5. Fry on medium heat until golden brown for about 2 minutes. Flip and fry on the other side.

6. Sprinkle the ready pancakes with powdered sugar before serving

   Required ingredients:

   • Powdered sugar: 2 tablespoons