Fluffy Pancakes with Pomegranate Syrup
The ultimate breakfast treat – fluffy, light-as-air pancakes made with the most delicious homemade pomegranate syrup. This syrup is the secret sauce, a balance of sweetness and tartness with a rich flavor. Top these pancakes with some pomegranate syrup and a little butter, and wow, you will never go back to plain old pancakes and regular bland syrup. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do. It is requested by my family almost every Saturday morning, and it never disappoints!Bon Appétit!
Ingredients
Fluffy Pancakes
- 150 g (1 1/4 cup) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup (150 mL) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Butter or oil for the frying pan
Pomegranate Syrup
- 2 cups pomegranate juice (OR the seeds of 4 large pomegranates)
- 1/4 cup sugar
Instructions
Fluffy Pancakes
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Set aside.
- Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Using an electric mixer, beat the 2 egg yolks and milk together. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and combine. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes (this creates the light and fluffy pancakes).
- In a separate bowl, beat the 2 white eggs until soft, white peaks form (about 5 minutes). Fold them delicately into the batter mixture. The batter should be on the thicker side but at the same time runs down slowly from the spoon.
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and wipe over with a little butter or oil. Remove any excess butter or oil with a paper towel. Pour 1/4 cup of the batter into the pan to form the pancake. Flip the pancake when bubbles start to form at the top and the underside is golden (about 1 minute per side).
Pomegranate Syrup
- If using pre-prepared pomegranate juice, skip to Step 2. If making fresh pomegranate juice, de-seed 4 large pomegranates and place in juicer to produce approximately 2 cups of juice.
- In a small saucepan, add the pomegranate juice and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat and continue to simmer until the mixture begins to thicken (around 10-15 minutes). Remove from heat and let it cool before serving. Add to the pancakes and enjoy!
