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

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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
xo

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  1. Amelia says

    Hi Catherine, your pancakes look delicious with the lemon zest syrup.
    A perfect healthy breakfast or as a light meal.

    Have a nice day.

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  3. peps says

    i love those blueberry pancakes and with the basil must be very aromatic!!!
    but unfortunately, we don’t have blueberries in greece 🙁 :(:(
    i will enjoy your photos!!!!

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  5. magie says

    Blueberries pancakes are my favourite. I have never tried it with chopped Basil though before, must give that a go…
    Thanks for sharing…
    Magie x

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  7. Leslie M. says

    I knew I planted basil for a reason! I don’t like pancakes but I bet this would make a delicious waffle! Mmmmm And I have fresh blueberries! I think we are having breakfast fir dinner tonight! Mmmmmmm! Thanks so much for another yummy recipe! My Little Grandbaby is going to love dinner tonight!
    xoxo
    Leslie
    Leslie Loves Veggies

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  9. Chaya says

    A few years ago, I don’t remember basil being used in these sweet dishes. It is wonderful how spices are used in so many more ways. These look delicious and I love the lemon zest syrup.

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  16. juliana says

    Lovely pancakes…like the combination of blueberry and basil…and oh…the syrup just sound divine…what a great way to start a day.
    Thanks for the visit and hope you are enjoying your week Catherine 🙂

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  18. David says

    Catherine, Your pancakes as well as the photo…are beautiful! I love pancakes but my better half doesn’t. I would have never thought of basil in the batter. Maybe I can get her to try it the next time we make blueberry waffles… Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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  20. Joeshico says

    I would have never thought of Basil being added to berries until last year when my daughter Pam canned jam with blueberries or strawberries with basil. They were the firstof her jams to go and most of the jam was used on pancakes.

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  24. Alida says

    Nice this pancakes recipe Catherine. The flavour of the blueberries and basil must make them very different and special.

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