Lemon Pancakes Blueberry Maple (Print Version)
Fluffy lemon pancakes served with blueberry maple syrup, balancing sweet, tart, and buttery notes in every bite.
# Ingredients:
→ Pancake batter
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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2 large eggs, yolks and whites separated
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1 1/2 cups buttermilk
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1/4 cup whole milk
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2 tsp lemon zest
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/4 cup butter, divided
→ Blueberry syrup
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2 cups blueberries
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1 cup maple syrup
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2 Tbsp butter
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1 Tbsp cornstarch
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1 Tbsp water
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1 tsp lemon juice
# Steps:
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In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, add the blueberries, maple syrup, and butter. Heat for about 5 minutes or until the mixture begins to simmer. Stir together the cornstarch and water in a small dish, then whisk into the syrup to thicken it. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and stir. Simmer until thickened, then set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, buttermilk, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and 2 Tbsp of melted butter.
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Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites in a medium bowl until soft peaks form, approximately 2-3 minutes.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites. Allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes.
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Heat a heavy-bottomed pan or griddle over medium heat and melt 1 Tbsp of butter. Drop batter using approximately 1/4 cup per pancake. Cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip. Continue cooking until golden brown on both sides. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more butter as needed.
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Serve the pancakes immediately with blueberry syrup drizzled over the top. Enjoy!
# Notes and Tips:
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Allow the pancake batter to rest for 10 minutes; this step improves the texture and fluffiness.
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For extra flavor, try gently folding fresh blueberries into the pancake batter before cooking.