Kenyan Pancakes With Blackberry Sauce Recipes

KENYAN PANCAKES WITH BLACKBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• For the blackberry sauce: Combine the blackberries, juice, honey and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan and simmer over medium heat until the berries have burst, about 20 minutes.
• Transfer the blackberry mixture to a blender and puree. Return the blackberry sauce to the pan.
• Whisk the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water together in a small bowl. Stir the mixture into the blackberries and cook over medium-low heat until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 2 to 3 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
• For the Kenyan pancakes: Whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Create a well in the center and add the milk, water, eggs and coconut oil. Starting from the center and working your way outward, whisk the wet ingredients into the dry until combined and very few lumps remain. Set aside.
• Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add a 1/2 tablespoon of coconut oil or butter to the pan, swirling to coat the bottom. Pour 1/3 cup of the pancake batter into the skillet and spread into a thin layer with the back of a spoon.
• Flip the pancake once it turns golden brown on the bottom, adding a small amount of coconut oil or butter to the bottom of the pan, 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter.
• Keep the cooked pancakes warm and covered between two plates. Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of blackberry sauce over a pancake and roll it up. Repeat with the remaining pancakes and serve.

BLACKBERRY BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, beat cold water and cornstarch with whisk until cornstarch is dissolved. Add the 2 1/4 cups blackberries, the sugar, maple syrup and vanilla. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring frequently and breaking up blackberries with a fork until mashed. Reduce heat; simmer 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside. The mixture will thicken slightly as it cools.
• In medium bowl, place Bisquick mix; add buttermilk, eggs and vanilla. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Stir in the mashed blackberries. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Heat 10-inch skillet or griddle over medium heat (grease if necessary). Spoon batter into 1/4 cup rounds, and cook until bubbles form on top, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn; cook a minute or two longer. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve hot with blackberry syrup.

PUFFY CORN PANCAKE WITH BLACKBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Place the butter in the bottom of a 2-quart gratin dish. Place in the oven and cook until butter begins to bubble, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together flour and cornmeal. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry. Whisk in honey, salt and pepper. Stir in the corn. Remove dish from the oven and pour in the batter evenly. Return to the oven and bake until the pancake rises and is dark brown around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes. The center of the pancake should also be golden brown.
• While the pancake cooks, make the sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine blackberries and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook until berries are soft and syrupy. Remove from heat and serve warm, spooned over pancake in the gratin dish.