Fluffy Seltzer Water Pancakes with Quick Spiced Maple-Pear Compote
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Yield: 8 pancakes, about 3 to 4 servings
This recipe for Fluffy Seltzer Water Pancakes with Quick Spiced Maple-Pear Compote makes a lovely festive brunch that comes together in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Quick Spiced Maple-Pear Compote:
2 medium firm pears, quartered, cored, and thinly sliced (I used Seckel pears)
½ cup (120 ml) water
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons golden raisins (sultanas)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
¾ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice mix
1 pinch salt
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Fluffy Seltzer Water Pancakes:
½ cup (120 ml) milk (I used 1%)
1½ teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon butter, melted
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup (128 g) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup (120 ml) Vintage® Seltzer Original flavor
Instructions
For the compote, add the pears, water, maple syrup, raisins, butter, spice mix, and salt to a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook (uncovered), until the pears are tender and the liquid is syrupy, about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the vanilla and set aside.
Meanwhile, make the pancakes. Put the milk in a medium bowl and sprinkle the vinegar on top. Let it sit 3 minutes to curdle, and then whisk in the egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk the milk mixture and the seltzer into the dry ingredients, being careful not to over-mix (a few lumps are fine and you don’t want to mix out all the bubbles).
Preheat a griddle over medium heat. Once hot, scoop a slightly scant ¼ cup of batter onto the griddle and cook until golden on both sides, about 2 minutes per side, flipping once. Transfer the pancakes to a parchment lined baking sheet and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm while you cook the remaining batter the same way.
Serve the pancakes warm with the pear compote on top.
Recipe by An Edible Mosaic™ at https://www.anediblemosaic.com/fluffy-seltzer-water-pancakes-with-quick-spiced-maple-pear-compote/