Peach Topped Blueberry Cinnamon Pancakes

These extra fluffy blueberry pancakes are combined with a deliciously sweet peach topping!

I've been making blueberry pancakes occasionally for over two years and I used to swear by a buttermilk pancake recipe that yielded extra thick pancakes.  Then I tried this recipe and found that these thinner cinnamon pancakes combined better with the blueberries.  Well today, by accident, I let the batter sit a little longer than the recommended five minutes (while I was preparing the topping) and the results were phenomenal!  The pancakes fluffed up quite a bit more (especially due to the 1 tablespoon of baking powder).  The peach topping was also a success and added to the flavor of the pancakes.  Of course, these recipes can be used separately or together depending on your preference.

Fluffy Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/3 cups milk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1) Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Whisk in the milk, egg, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until only a few lumps remain. Let the batter stand for 10-15 minutes (while preparing peach topping).  The batter will look very thin, but will thicken while it stands.

2) Prepare peach topping

Peach Topping

I divided this recipe in half for just two people, but if you are making it for more, you may want to make as is.

Ingredients

3 large, ripe peaches
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup blueberries

Directions
3) Peel, pit, and slice peaches according to directions on my previous peach posts.  Place peaches in boiling water for thirty seconds and then chill in ice bath for about a minute.  Peel off skin and then slice.  See previous posts for pictures and detailed instructions.

4) Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer until mixture has slightly thickened (about five minutes).

5) After allowing the pancakes to thicken, add blueberries.

6) Cook the pancakes.  We normally cook them on our electric griddle, but you can also prepare them in a pan on the stove.  Pour on the batter and cook until the top bubbles.  Flip and cook until the other side is browned.  

7) Place peach sauce on top of pancakes and enjoy!