~ Blueberry and Basil Pancakes with Ginger and Lemon Zest Syrup ~

Ingredients:

2 cups self-rising flour - sifted

1 tablespoon sugar

2 eggs – lightly beaten

2 cups milk

¼ cup melted butter

For the Blueberries:

1 cup blueberries

2 tablespoons brown sugar

Zest of ½ lemon

Handful of fresh basil – chopped

For the Syrup:

½ inch piece of fresh ginger – grated

Zest of ½ lemon

Juice of ½ lemon

Small handful of fresh basil - chopped

1 tablespoon brown sugar

½ cup of maple syrup

2 tablespoons honey

Combine all the dry ingredients and sift into a mixing bowl.

Combine the eggs, milk and butter and stir into the dry ingredients. 

Combine all of the ingredients for the blueberries; add to the pancake batter and stir.

Heat and lightly butter a griddle.

Spoon the batter onto the heated griddle.  They pancakes are ready to turn with bubbles form and the edges seem cooked.  Turn and finish cooking on the other side.

Prepare the Syrup.

Serve with the syrup and powdered sugar.

This is a great way to start your day or serve this as a light supper.

With Love,

Catherine

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