COUNTRY INN PANCAKES BUMBLEBERRY COMPOTE

For many guests, an extravagant breakfast is their favourite part of our country inn experience, so memorable pancakes are an essential part of our repertoire. Our guests love their sizzling arrival in individual cast-iron skillets. These pancakes deliver the perfect balance of hearty whole-grain goodness in a light, fluffy batter. They’re a year-round favourite in my house, but at the inn they’re particularly excellent during the summer, when our various berry seasons overlap into a multi-berry compote topping traditionally known as bumbleberry. You can substitute frozen berries any time of year. Once thawed, the berries are softer and juicier but, with impeccable provenance, can sometimes be more delicious than come-from-away fresh

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Step 1

Make the Bumbleberry Compote In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries, maple syrup, lemon zest and juice, and vanilla. Bring to a full simmer over medium heat, stirring gently. Remove from the heat. Stir in the strawberries, then to preserve their shape, gently fold in the raspberries and blackberries. Rest for at least an hour, allowing the juices and flavours to deliciously mingle and form a compote, or cover and refrigerate for up to a week.

Step 2

Make the Country Inn Pancakes Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, oats, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt, evenly distributing the finer powders amidst the coarser ones. In a medium bowl and using the same whisk, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry. Switch to a wooden spoon and thoroughly stir the batter until smooth. Lightly coat the skillet with a splash of vegetable oil. Spoon in the batter, making pancakes the size and shape you prefer. Cook until the bottom is golden brown. Flip carefully and continue cooking until lightly browned on the bottom and fully cooked. Serve with the bumbleberry compote or your favourite topping.