4 maple johnnycake Recipes

unsalted butter, sugar, firm-ripe anjou pears, peeled , halved lengthwise, and cored, grated nutmeg, divided, all-purpose flour, stone-ground cornmeal (preferably white ), baking powder, baking soda, salt, whole milk, pure maple syrup (preferably dark amber or grade b), eggs, lightly beaten, accompaniments: pure maple syrup (for drizzling); sour cream

cornmeal, buttermilk, johnsonville original breakfast sausage links, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, shortening, eggs, lightly beaten, vanilla extract, maple syrup

canola oil, thick slices applewood smoked bacon, coarsely chopped, white cornmeal , preferably stone-ground, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, fine sea salt, whole milk, eggs, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, unsalted butter, at room temperature , for serving, honey , for serving (or pure cane syrup, pure maple syrup)