Cranberry Pancakes Recipe

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4.9

66 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    12 pancakes

  • Calories

    159 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    North American

Cranberry Pancakes Recipe

Cranberry Pancakes combine tart cranberries with the sweetness of white chocolate chips in a fluffy pancake batter. The recipe includes a homemade cranberry compote made from simmered cranberries and maple syrup, which adds a vibrant, fruity topping. These pancakes feature a slightly crisp edge from pan frying in butter and provide a bright contrast between the chocolate's richness and the cranberries' sharpness. The method suggests cooking multiple pancakes simultaneously to save time, making them practical for breakfast or brunch gatherings.

Description

The Cranberry Pancakes Recipe features a batter made with all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, milk, and melted butter, enriched by the addition of fresh or thawed cranberries and white chocolate chips. Pancakes are cooked in butter over medium-low heat until bubbles appear on top, signaling readiness to flip. They develop a tender interior with a lightly crisp exterior. The accompanying cranberry compote, prepared by simmering cranberries with maple syrup, offers a sweet-tart topping that complements the pancakes’ flavors. To speed up cooking, multiple pans can be used simultaneously, keeping cooked pancakes warm in a low-heat oven. This recipe is suitable for a leisurely weekend breakfast or special occasion brunch, bringing a seasonal twist to classic pancakes.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • 1 cup cranberries thawed if frozen
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips
  • butter for cooking the pancakes

Cranberry Compote

  • 1 cup cranberries fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Start by making the cranberry compote. Simmer the cranberries and maple syrup in a small pot over medium-high heat for 1 minute, then set the pot aside.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and melted butter.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Gently mix until only a few streaks of flour remain, then fold in the cranberries and white chocolate chips.
  5. Melt a little butter in a small frying pan over medium-low heat. Add ¼ cup of pancake batter and let it cook until there are bubbles all over the top of the batter and the sides look dry. Flip the pancake over and cook for 1 minute more. Lower the heat if the pancakes are cooking too quickly. To make these faster, use a few pans and cook several pancakes at the same time. Keep the pancakes warm in your oven at its lowest temperature setting.
  6. Serve the pancakes with the cranberry compote on top.

Notes

  • For faster preparation, cook multiple pancakes on separate pans at the same time, which can significantly reduce overall cook time.
  • Keep cooked pancakes warm in the oven set to its lowest temperature while finishing the batch.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 pancake Calories 159kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 0.2g (10%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 254mg (11%) Potassium 115mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 209IU (4%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 118mg (12%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12pancakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 159 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 pancake
Calories 159kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 254mg 11%
Potassium 115mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 209IU 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 118mg 12%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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