Blackberry Buttermilk Pancakes

Prep

10

min
Total

25

min
Servings

4

Bursting with berry-rich flavor, these fluffy flapjacks are perfectly complemented by a quick-fix blackberry syrup. Fix a big batch on the weekend, then freeze individual pancakes for quickly warmed breakfasts all week long.

Ingredients

Blackberry Syrup

1/3

cup cold water
1

tablespoon cornstarch
2 1/4

cups fresh or frozen (thawed) blackberries
1/4

cup sugar
2

tablespoons real maple syrup
1

teaspoon vanilla

Pancakes

2

cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1

cup buttermilk
2

eggs
1

teaspoon vanilla
1/2

to 3/4 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) blackberries, lightly mashed

Steps

1

In 2-quart saucepan, beat cold water and cornstarch with whisk until cornstarch is dissolved. Add the 2 1/4 cups blackberries, the sugar, maple syrup and vanilla. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring frequently and breaking up blackberries with a fork until mashed. Reduce heat; simmer 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside. The mixture will thicken slightly as it cools.
2

In medium bowl, place Bisquick mix; add buttermilk, eggs and vanilla. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Stir in the mashed blackberries. Let stand 5 minutes.
3

Heat 10-inch skillet or griddle over medium heat (grease if necessary). Spoon batter into 1/4 cup rounds, and cook until bubbles form on top, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn; cook a minute or two longer. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve hot with blackberry syrup.

Recipe Tips

tip 1

Try swapping other berries for the blackberries. Strawberries, blueberries and raspberries would all work and would be equally delicious!
tip 2

The syrup can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge until ready to use. Before serving, allow syrup to come to room temperature or reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
tip 3

To freeze pancakes, place on waxed or parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. Cover, and place in freezer 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, transfer to plastic freezer bag, and freeze. When ready to eat, thaw in microwave 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition

460 Calories, 13g Total Fat, 11g Protein, 71g Total Carbohydrate, 28g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 Serving

Calories: 460

Calories from Fat: 120

Total Fat: 13g; 21%

Saturated Fat: 6g; 30%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 100mg; 33%

Sodium: 820mg; 34%

Potassium: 310mg; 9%

Total Carbohydrate: 71g; 24%

Dietary Fiber: 5g; 19%

Sugars: 28g

Protein: 11g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 6%; 6%

Vitamin C: 15%; 15%

Calcium: 20%; 20%

Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

2 1/2 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.