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Pear Oven Omelet

By: Sandra Lackie

"An abundant crop of pears was the inspiration for this recipe. What a great way to start the day! My husband and children request this omelet frequently.--Sandra Lackie, Creemore, Ontario"

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Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons sugar, divided
3 medium pears, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 eggs, separated
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In an ovenproof 10-in. skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in cinnamon, ginger and 1 tablespoon of sugar. cook for 1 minute or until the sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat; add the pears. Cook for 5 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally. remove from the heat; arrange the pears evenly in the skillet.
In a bowl, whisk the flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, egg yolks and vanilla until smooth. In a small mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the egg yolk mixture just until blended. Spread over the pears. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.