Lemon Cornmeal Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce
 
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Yields: 6 medium-sized pancakes
Ingredients
For the pancakes:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp baking powder
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup + 2 Tbsp milk (I used whole milk)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tbsp butter, melted
  • extra butter for the pan
For the blueberry sauce:
  • 3 cups blueberries, divided
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 Tbsp water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. First, mix the pancake batter. Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, salt and lemon zest in a large bowl. In a different bowl, whisk together the milk and egg. Pour into the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined. Add the melted butter and mix again until just combined. The batter should be thicker than your average pancake batter, but feel free to add a few extra tablespoons of milk if it looks way too thick. Set aside while you make the blueberry sauce.
  2. To make the blueberry sauce, add 2 cups blueberries, lemon juice, water, and maple syrup to a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stir in cornstarch mixture, and simmer until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and remaining cup of blueberries.
  3. Now it's time to make the pancakes! Heat a large pan, griddle, or skillet over medium heat (a bit on the low side of medium). Once hot, drop in a pat of butter and swirl it around to melt. Ladle a small scoop of the pancake mixture in (make several at once if you have room), and smooth the top. Cook without moving the pancake until the top starts to bubble. Once this happens, flip, and cook on the other side until browned, which will be much quicker than the first side. Remove, add another pat of butter, and repeat!
  4. You can keep the finished pancakes in a single layer on a baking sheet in a 200 degree oven until ready to serve.
  5. Top with blueberry sauce and enjoy!
Notes
Adapted from the Pioneer Woman and My Baking Addiction.
Recipe by Coffee & Quinoa at https://www.coffeeandquinoa.com/2013/07/lemon-cornmeal-pancakes-with-blueberry-sauce/