Summer

Caramelized Peach Pancakes

July 24, 2014
4.7
3 Ratings
  • Makes about eight 4-inch pancakes
Author Notes

These are adapted from the Smitten Kitchen Cookbook by Deb Perelman. They're rich, fluffy pancakes, and the peach slice perched atop each cake caramelizes a bit and softens sweetly as it cooks. Do be sure to put the pancakes in the oven as you finish them, otherwise they might not cook through. —fiveandspice

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon bourbon
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 ripe peach, halved, pitted, and thinly sliced (about 1/8-inch thick slices)
  • Butter for frying
Directions
  1. Heat your oven to 250° F. In a large bowl, stir together the egg, yogurt, sugar, bourbon, and ginger until smooth.
  2. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet just until combined. The batter should still be lumpy.
  3. Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium-low heat. Add a good chunk of butter and let it melt and foam. Then, add plops of batter in approximately quarter-cup scoops. Leave about 2 inches between each pancake, since they spread as they cook. Put a peach slice on top of each batter puddle (it's okay if the slice is bigger than the puddle, because the puddle will spread.)
  4. Cook the pancakes until they have set around the edges and bubbles start to form on their tops (about 3 to 4 minutes). Then, add a titch more butter to the pan and gently, carefully flip each pancake so the peach slice winds up on the bottom. Cook on the second side until the peach is nicely caramelized and the pancake is getting golden brown, about 5 minutes (if the peaches start burning, lower the heat). Transfer the finished pancakes to a baking sheet and put them in the oven to stay warm and to make sure they set up in the middle. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter. Serve with maple syrup and butter and maybe some whipped cream if you're feeling wild and crazy.

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8 Reviews

girlwithaknife August 14, 2021
I made these bc peach season. Overall 4/5. Not the world’s best pancakes but not bad. Batter is SUPER lumpy but turned out well. I doubled the ginger but couldn’t taste it. Caramelized peach was alright, but not wow. tbh in future I would probably make a peach compote to go with my favorite pancakes recipe by Mark Bittman 🤷🏻‍♀️
 
Carolyn C. August 26, 2014
These pancakes look delicious. I'm having trouble copying the recipe.
 
Ekhidna August 10, 2014
Just made these for breakfast! Delightful! Thank you for posting the recipe.
 
wkend.baker August 1, 2014
I actually made these today! Huge hit with my mom who is the world's biggest critic in the kitchen.
I added a bourbon peach compote rather than syrup. LOVED IT!
 
ChefJune July 31, 2014
looks like Brunch on Sunday. The Blew's peaches are back and at their peak. Can't wait!
 
fiveandspice August 2, 2014
Yay!
 
meganvt01 July 31, 2014
Beautiful - I can't get enough peaches this time of year and this will be a hit for weekend breakfast.
 
fiveandspice August 2, 2014
Practically all I want is peaches right now. They're so good!