Gingerbread Pancakes with Caramelized Pears Recipe

Ingredients

• 5 pears, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cups (264 grams) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses (not blackstrap)
• 2 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for greasing skillet
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (5-ounce) container crème fraîche, lightly whipped
• Maple syrup for drizzling