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Fluffy Red White Blue Pancakes Recipe Easy Homemade Berry Compote

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These fluffy red white blue pancakes paired with a tangy homemade berry compote are perfect for festive breakfasts or any weekend brunch. The recipe is quick, easy, and uses simple pantry staples with fresh or frozen berries.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) whole milk, warmed slightly
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Red and blue natural food coloring, a few drops each (optional)
  • 2 cups (300 g) mixed berries (fresh or frozen; strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in the warmed milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined; some small lumps are okay.
  4. Divide the batter evenly into three bowls. Leave one plain, add a few drops of red food coloring to the second, and blue to the third. Stir gently.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil. Test heat by sprinkling water drops; if they dance, it’s ready.
  6. Spoon about ¼ cup of each colored batter side by side onto the skillet to create a triple-colored pancake. Cook until bubbles form and edges look set (2-3 minutes), then flip and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes.
  7. While pancakes cook, combine mixed berries, honey or maple syrup, lemon juice, and water in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until berries break down and mixture thickens slightly (8-10 minutes). Let cool slightly.
  8. Stack the pancakes and spoon the warm berry compote on top. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or add whipped cream.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy; small lumps are fine. Control heat to avoid burning or undercooking. Start compote while cooking pancakes to serve warm together. If pancakes cook too fast outside but raw inside, lower heat. Wipe skillet between batches if sticky or browning too much.

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