Start by assembling all ingredients for the Pear Cardamom Pancakes: flour, cardamom, baking powder, sugar, diced ripe pears, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and butter.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cardamom, baking powder, and sugar until evenly combined.

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and mix in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.

Carefully fold in the diced ripe pears into the batter with a spatula.

Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add butter until melted.

Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake, cooking until bubbles form and edges look set.

Flip the pancakes once bubbles form and cook until golden brown on both sides.

Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate, keeping them warm as you repeat with the remaining batter.

Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup, fresh fruit, or yogurt.