ALMOND PANCAKES WITH SOUR CHERRY SYRUP

Almond Pancakes with Sour Cherry Syrup image

Provided by Zoe Singer

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

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1/2 cup dried sweetened sour cherries
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups lowfat buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Oil or butter, for greasing pan
1/2 cup sliced almonds, divided
1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring cherries, 1/2 cup waterand cinnamon stick to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in syrup; set aside to cool. In a bowl, whisk flours, oats, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk (and almond extract, if desired). Add wet ingredients to dry; stir batter until just combined. Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat; brush with oil. Pour a scant 1/4 cup batter into pan; sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons almonds. Cook pancake, flipping once, until golden brown, 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve pancakes with cherry syrup; top with a dollop of yogurt, if desired.