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Strawberry pancakes with amaretto syrup and sugared almonds

Name: Strawberry pancakes with amaretto syrup and sugared almonds
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: whole blanched almonds 50g, roughly chopped; icing sugar 4 tbsp; amaretto 4 tbsp; maple syrup 150ml; plain flour 250g; golden caster sugar 3 tbsp; baking powder 1½ tsp; butter 3 tbsp, melted; whole milk 350ml; eggs 2, large; vanilla extract ½ tsp; strawberries 200g, cut into thick slices; double cream whipped or mascarpone to serve

1 hour
makes 24
Easy

These American-style strawberry pancakes are ideal for brunch or pudding. The amaretto syrup and sugared almonds give them a sweet and sophisticated twist. Use a heavy pan for consistent heat while cooking

March 25, 2015 at 3:08 pm

Ingredients

SUGARED ALMONDS

whole blanched almonds 50g, roughly chopped
icing sugar 4 tbsp

AMARETTO SYRUP

amaretto 4 tbsp
maple syrup 150ml

STRAWBERRY PANCAKES

plain flour 250g
golden caster sugar 3 tbsp
baking powder 1½ tsp
butter 3 tbsp, melted
whole milk 350ml
eggs 2, large
vanilla extract ½ tsp
strawberries 200g, cut into thick slices
double cream whipped or mascarpone to serve

Method

Step 1

Heat the oven to 180c/fan 160c/gas 4. Put the almonds on a lined baking tray with the icing sugar and bake for 2 minutes. Shake and put back for 2 minutes.Remove and cool.
Step 2

Bring the amaretto and maple syrup to a boil in a pan. Simmer until thickened then remove from the heat. You can reheat it just before serving.
Step 3

Put the dry ingredients in a bowl with a pinch of salt. Pour the wet ingredients into the centre and gently mix. Stir until just combined. Heat a non-stick frying pan until hot. Brush with some oil and pour in 3 small pancakes. When bubbles start appearing, press a strawberry slice into the batter. Turn the pancakes over and brown on the other side. Keep warm in a low oven while you make the others. Sprinkle with sugared almonds and serve with cream, amaretto syrup and the remaining sliced strawberries.