Gossip-Worthy Sunday Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup
These Sunday pancakes, served with a luscious blueberry syrup, are the perfect companion to your brunch gossip session, ensuring a satisfying start to your day.
Equipment
- Griddle or large nonstick skillet
Ingredients
For the Blueberry Syrup:
- 2 cups frozen wild blueberries 8 ounces
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice from 1 medium lemon
For the Pancakes:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1¾ cups buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for cooking pancakes
Instructions
- Make the Blueberry Syrup:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries, honey, and water, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the tapioca starch and lemon juice, then stir this mixture into the blueberries until thickened.
- Set aside.
- Prepare the Pancake Batter:
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and sugar.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, and melted butter.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- The batter should be slightly lumpy.
- Cook the Pancakes:
- Heat a griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Use a ⅓-cup measure to ladle batter onto the pan, forming pancakes.
- Cook until bubbles rise and the edges set, then flip and cook for 2 more minutes until golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, using the second tablespoon of butter as needed.
- Serve:
- Serve the pancakes warm with the blueberry syrup.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice
Pair with a light sparkling rosé to complement the sweetness of the syrup.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 250 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 10 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 15 g | Salt: 350 mg