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Buttermilk Pancakes with Blueberry Compote

Fluffy buttermilk pancakes topped with a warm, simple blueberry compote.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups frozen or fresh organic blueberries defrosted if frozen
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 1/3 cups buttermilk
  • vegetable oil for cooking (about 1/2 teaspoon per pancake)

Instructions

  • Make the blueberry compote: combine the blueberries, brown sugar, maple syrup, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat and simmer the compote for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened; keep warm while you make the pancakes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the egg with the melted butter and buttermilk until combined.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; the batter should be thick—add a splash more buttermilk if it seems too stiff.
  • Heat a large nonstick griddle or skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with vegetable oil.
  • Scoop about 1/4 to 1/3 cup batter per pancake onto the hot pan (use about 1/2 teaspoon oil per pancake), spacing them apart.
  • Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, then flip and cook until the pancakes are cooked through and no longer gooey in the center.
  • Keep pancakes warm if desired and serve topped with the warm blueberry compote.

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan
  • Large Bowl
  • medium bowl
  • large nonstick griddle or skillet
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Notes

  • Use defrosted frozen blueberries if fresh are not available.
  • Keep the heat moderate so pancakes cook through without burning.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes tender.