Delicious Cinnamon Vanilla Pancakes with Berry Compote

Delicious Cinnamon Vanilla Pancakes with Berry Compote

Light and fluffy cinnamon and vanilla pancakes topped with a delicious berry compote!

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Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Breakfast, Brunch, Pancakes

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 15

Servings: Pancakes

Calories: 152kcal

Equipment

Large Mixing Bowl
Small Mixing Bowl
Measuring Cups and Spoons
Cast Iron Skillet or Non-Stick Pan
Large Liquid Measuring Cup
Flat, Slotted Rubber Spatula
Rubber Spatula
Metal Whisk
Small Bowl
Fork
Paper Towel
Plate

Ingredients

Pancakes

2 Cups All Purpose Flour
¼ Cup Granulated Sugar
2 tsp. Baking Soda
1 Tbsp. Baking Powder
1 tsp. Kosher Salt
¼ tsp. Ground Cinnamon
2 Cups Whole Milk
3 Tbsp. White Vinegar
2 Lg. Eggs
1 Tbsp. Vanilla Extract
2 Tbsp. Butter
1 Tbsp. Powdered Sugar
Maple Syrup

Berry Compote

2 Cups Mixed Fresh Berries such as Strawberries, Raspberries, and Blueberries, etc.
¼ Cup Granulated Sugar
1 Scant Pinch Kosher Salt

Instructions

Gather all of your ingredients.
Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl: flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
In a large, liquid measuring cup, stir together milk and vinegar. Set aside to allow the chemical reaction to occur. The milk will start to bubble, curdle and thicken.
Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and add the vanilla extract. The combination of ingredients will bubble.
In a small mixing bowl, scramble the eggs and add to the batter. Whisk everything together to combine. The mixture will be frothy.
Allow the batter to sit for about 15-20 minutes, creating a light and airy pancake batter. You'll want to run a rubber spatula around the sides and the bottom of the bowl to make sure there are no remaining dry ingredients not incorporated.
In the meantime, gently combine berries with the other ¼ cup of granulated sugar and a scant pinch of kosher salt in a small bowl. The sugar and salt will help release the natural moisture in the fruit and create a syrup, so continue to fold every so often. Maintain the integrity of the fruit by being mindful not to crush any of the berries.
Begin heating your cast iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium high heat. You can check to see when your pan is hot enough by sprinkling on a few drops of water- if the droplets bounce, you're ready to go.
After your pancake batter has rested, and your pan is hot, gently grease by rubbing a little butter around the entire bottom of the pan. You don't want to add too much butter to avoid frying your pancakes.
You'll notice that the majority of the large air bubbles have dissipated. Give your batter a final whisk before making your pancakes. This will release any lingering air bubbles in the batter as well as making sure there are no lumps.
Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, portion 2 oz of batter and pour directly onto the center of the hot pan. This will ensure your pancakes come out the same size and cook evenly.
Allow bubbles to form as the batter cooks on the first side. Using a slotted, flat rubber spatula, run underneath all around the edge to ensure you can easily release the pancake.
Slide the spatula underneath, and quickly flip the pancake to the reverse side. The side facing up should be a nice, even, golden brown color. Cook 1-2 minutes, just until the opposite side is golden brown, and set pancake aside on a separate plate. Repeat with the remaining batter, lightly regreasing the pan with additional butter as needed. This recipe yields approximately 14 pancakes.
Give the berry compote another gentle fold. It should be ready to serve.
Stack pancakes onto individual serving plates, top with berries and dust with powdered sugar. Serve with maple syrup!

Notes

If you're prepping ahead and want to freeze your pancakes, line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and lay your cooked pancakes in a single layer. Place directly into the freezer for about 30 minutes or just until the pancakes have frozen slightly. Portion into freezer bags. They will reheat perfectly in the microwave whenever you want to serve them.

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