During the winter brrr, what’s better for breakfast than a little citrus flavor?
I found the original recipe in Joy of Cooking after finding some near dead and departed lemons on the cabinet last summer. This recipe was delicious and made super thick, delicious pancakes. I wanted to tweak the recipe a bit and use it for a Christmas holiday breakfast with family and friends.
Lemon Pancakes
Slightly adapted from Joy of Cooking1 c. all-purpose flour
1/3 c. sugar
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
3/4 c. honey-flavored Greek Yogurt
1/2 c. milk
zest of 2 lemons
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
3 T. melted butter (plus one more tablespoon for melting on the griddle before cooking)
1 farm fresh egg
1 1/2 t. pure vanilla extractWhisk together the dry ingredients in one bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients. Quickly mix the liquid into the dry. Stir until just combined.
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter on the griddle. When griddle is hot, pour about 1/4 cup of the batter for each pancake. (This is a thick batter.)
Makes about twelve 4-inch pancakes. (This recipe is easily doubled for a crowd.)
Serve with this cherry topping.
Dark Sweet Cherry-Maple Topping
2 c. frozen dark sweet cherries
1/4 c. pure maple syrupPlace frozen cherries in a sauce pan. Drizzle with the syrup. Cover and place over medium heat. When mixture starts to boil, remove cover and if necessary increase heat. Bring to a rapid simmer and cook about 5 minutes.
These pancakes are not the prettiest and will not be perfect circles because the batter is so thick. But, they are delicious just the same and the cherries add a bit of holiday flair.
After the busy Christmas season, I hope you are now able to relax, perhaps take a few extra days off, and enjoy a leisurely breakfast with the family.
Comments & Replies
21 responses to “Lemon Pancakes with Dark Sweet Cherries”
What a fabulous combination of flavors! Happy New Year!
Thanks, Mimi. Happy New Year to you!
I think they look quite pretty and delicious,
Happy New Year to you and your family!
Angie
Happy, happy early 2014!
Pancakes are not my favorite breakfast food (weird I know), but lemons are on the top of my list (next to cheese) as a favorite food. I may change my mind about pancakes for breakfast! Have a great New Year!
All the best of you and yours in 2014, Rhonda!
Who cares about perfect circles, these are gorgeous! I would make the family happy to place these on the table. I like pancakes best, husband is more of a waffle fan.
That must be a guy thing. The Hubs loves waffles, especially pecan ones.
It’s amazing how many truly great recipes are in the Joy of Cooking, particularly the older versions (pre-980 or 1990). This looks terrific! We’re more breakfast for dinner people, so that’s when we’d have this. That cherry and maple topping is killer! Thanks. And I hope you have a Happy New Year!
I really don’t utilize that cookbook as much as I should. Happy Holidays!
I’ve been craving pancakes, but lemon pancakes? Even better! Delicious!
Pretty darn tasty. I think in a pinch one could make these with lemon yogurt (or lime or orange-dreamsicle)…
This is my kind of weekend brunch!! Love lemon in pancakes and that cherry sauce is to die for! Have a very Happy New Year Debra!
Many blessings in 2014 to you, MJ.
Haha, I always seem to have nearly dead and departed lemons and limes in my fridge! Love that you topped these citrusy pancakes with cherries…yum!!! Happy, happy New Year, Debra!!! xp
Lemons, limes, bananas. Sometimes it looks like an ICU on my cabinet! 🙂 Happy New Year’s Eve Eve!
I could use these right now. It’s cold in the house and I didn’t have a hot breakfast. Hot lunch? I don’t have any almost-departed lemons, but i do have some delicious fresh ones. 🙂
Obviously, fresh would work best. LOL. Interesting lunch choice. 🙂
This flavor combo sounds delicious! 🙂
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YUM! This looks wonderful!