My oldest son loves homemade blueberry pancakes, especially with Blueberry Maple Syrup. However, I reserve this treat for special occasions. Away from the demands of home, the lake house was the perfect place to whip up this breakfast favorite.
Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes with Blueberry-Maple Syrup
By: Bekie A
Buttermilk Blueberry pancakes
1/4 cup whipping cream
3/4 cup of buttermilk (3/4 cup of milk with 1 Tbsp of Vinegar or Lemon Juice)
4 eggs separated
1 stick of melted butter
1/4 cup of pure maple syrup
2 cups of self rising flour
2 tsp vanilla
Dash of Salt
Lemon zest
1-2 cups of fresh blueberries
Directions:
Separate yolks and egg whites. Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form.
In another bowl, whisk together cream, buttermilk, vanilla, maple syrup, butter, and egg yolks. Add in flour and stir until smooth. Add in lemon zest and salt. Fold in egg whites gently.
Gently add in blueberries. Scoop 1/3 cup of mixture onto a buttered skillet or iron skillet on low heat. Once bubbles form, flip and cook for 45 seconds-1 minute more.
Buttery, Blueberry, Maple Syrup
1 tbsp butter
1 cup of blueberries
1 cup of maple syrup
2 tsp vanilla
Directions:
Fill a large mason jar with 1 cup of pure maple syrup. Add in 1 tbsp of butter, and 1 cup of fresh blueberries.
Microwave for 2-3 minutes stirring between each minute until mixture because thick and blueberries plump and some May pop. Add in vanilla and allow to cool before handling.