With no kids at home, I don’t make pancakes as often as I do, but when I do, they are still popular. On a weekend morning when I suggest pancakes, I typically receive a happy “Yes, please” from my husband. When making these pancakes, the almond extract takes the breakfast to a different level of yumminess. Give the recipe for cherry pancakes with a hint of almond a try, and see for yourself.
The original post from July 2013
Pancakes are a favorite breakfast dish in our house, both for the maker and the eaters. As the maker, I like pancakes because they are quick to make, easy to clean up, and can be modified individually. Even though they’re a simple dish, it still gives me the warm-fuzzy feeling from making food for someone else. The eaters like them because they can have chocolate chips as part of their breakfast. (Note: Said eaters would be the children of the house. The adults prefer fruits to chocolate.)
Last Sunday, I decided to make a batch of pancakes, but I wanted to do something more than simply add a few slices of banana. I wanted to do something that would change the flavor of the entire pancake. With a bag of cherries in the refrigerator, the fruit decision was easy, but that wouldn’t produce enough change. Then, it occurred to me that if I switched vanilla extract for a different flavor, the pancake would be quite different. Almond extract seemed like the perfect complement for cherries.
Unfortunately for me, my second brainstorm on these pancakes occurred as I was eating them. The addition of slivered almonds would be fantastic, or at least I imagine so. The crunch and extra flavor could make these pancakes even more tasty. The next time that I make a batch, I will be sure to add them. I will leave a note in the comments to let you know if it was successful or not.
Cherry Pancakes with a Hint of Almond
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4-1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 15 pitted cherries
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl or 8-cup measuring cup, whisk egg.
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Add flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, and extract; whisk until just combined.
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Chop cherries coarsely.
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Heat electric grilled to 300 or place large frying pan over medium heat.
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Pour approximately 1/3 cup batter onto pan (or whatever size pancake you prefer).
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Sprinkle a handful of cherries onto each pancake.
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Cook for 3 or 4 minutes, or until bubbles burst and the batter does not fill the hole.
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Flip and cook for another 3 minutes on the second side. Pancakes should be golden brown.
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Transfer pancakes to plates for eating or store in a 250 degree oven (covered with foil).
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Top with butter and syrup, and enjoy!
