Winter Pear Pancakes

DIRECTIONS

• Lightly grease and preheat a griddle or skillet over med-high heat.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
• Make a well in the center and add the buttermilk, eggs, and butter.
• Stir just until moistened.
• Gently fold in the pears.
• Pour the batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto the griddle.
• Cook until the tops are covered with bubbles and the edges look dry, about 2 minutes.
• Flip and cook until golden brown, about 1 minute longer.
• Repeat with the remaining batter.
• Serve warm with pure maple syrup or warmed pear butter.