Blueberry Pancakes
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Rise and shine! These tall, fluffy, blueberry pancakes topped with blueberry-maple syrup are a berry good way to start the day.
You can add blueberries to any pancake recipe to make decent blueberry pancakes, but if you want to make truly exceptional blueberry pancakes, look no further! Light and fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside, these pancakes are topped with a homemade blueberry-maple syrup that takes them over the top. The syrup is made by gently boiling fresh blueberries with maple syrup and lemon juice—it only takes just 10 minutes and really drives the blueberry flavor home (the syrup is also delicious drizzled over homemade waffles or vanilla ice cream!).
“Made these for breakfast today. They were the fluffiest lightest pancakes I have ever made in the past 40+ years. New favorite!!”
Blueberry Pancake Ingredient Notes
- Maple Syrup: Used in the blueberry-maple syrup to create a rich, sweet base that enhances the natural flavor of the blueberries.
- Fresh Blueberries: Divided between the syrup and the pancakes, they add a burst of fruity sweetness and vibrant color to each bite.
- Lemon Juice: Provides bright acidity to the syrup, balancing the sweetness and elevating the blueberries’ flavor.
- All-Purpose Flour: Forms the structure of the pancakes. Measure using the spoon-and-level method to ensure accuracy.
- Sugar: Sweetens the pancake batter, balancing the tang from the buttermilk and enhancing the overall flavor.
- Baking Powder And Baking Soda: These leavening agents react with the buttermilk to create pancakes with a light, airy rise and tender crumb.
- Eggs: Bind the ingredients together and add richness to the batter.
- Buttermilk: Provides moisture and a subtle tang, and its natural acidity activates the leavening agents to create a light texture. If you don’t have any on hand, or don’t want to purchase a whole carton, it’s easy to make your own using milk and lemon juice; see how to make buttermilk).
- Melted Butter: Adds a layer of richness and depth to the batter.
- Vegetable Oil: Used for cooking the pancakes, ensuring a perfectly golden-brown exterior without sticking.
- Jump to the printable recipe for precise measurements
Step-by-Step Photos For Blueberry Pancakes
Step 1: Make the Blueberry-Maple Syrup
Combine the maple syrup, lemon juice, and 1 cup of the blueberries in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
Gently simmer for about 10 minutes. Let cool to lukewarm, then stir in the remaining ½ cup blueberries.
Step 2: Make the Pancakes
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and then whisk in the buttermilk and melted butter.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry and whisk until just combined. The batter will be thick and a bit lumpy.
Using a 1/3 cup measure, drop the batter onto an oiled nonstick pan or griddle and top each pancake with blueberries.
When the first side is golden brown (feel free to use a spatula to lift the edge of the pancake and peek underneath), flip the pancakes and cook for about 30 seconds more. Wipe the griddle clean with a paper towel between batches and repeat with the remaining batter.
To keep the finished pancakes warm, stack them on a plate, cover with foil, and place in a 200°F oven until ready to serve. If you’re hosting a brunch or just want to pair the pancakes with some savory options, scrambled eggs, and egg bites are both easy and delish.
The pancakes can be frozen for up to 3 months and reheated in a 375°F/190°C-oven for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until hot. Enjoy!
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Blueberry Pancakes
Ingredients
For the Blueberry-Maple Syrup
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1½ cups fresh blueberries, divided
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, from 1 lemon
For the Blueberry Pancakes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2¼ cups buttermilk (see note)
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for cooking
Instructions
For the Blueberry Maple Syrup
- Combine the maple syrup, 1 cup (140 g) of the blueberries, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and boil gently for about ten minutes. Let the syrup cool to lukewarm, then stir in the remaining blueberries.
For the Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- In a medium bowl, beat the eggs. Whisk in the buttermilk and melted butter.
- Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until the dry ingredients are moistened. Do not over-mix; the batter should be a little lumpy. (Note that the batter will be quite thick; as it sits, the leavening will activate and create air bubbles.)
- Heat a griddle or nonstick pan over medium heat and coat it with vegetable oil. Drop about ⅓ cup (80 ml) of batter from a measuring cup or large spoon and place 6 to 8 blueberries on each pancake. Cook until the top surface starts to bubble around the edges and the first side is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until the other side is golden brown. This happens quickly, so peek after 30 seconds and watch carefully. Adjust the heat setting if necessary. Wipe the griddle totally clean with a paper towel between batches. Serve immediately with the blueberry-maple syrup.
Notes
Nutrition Information
This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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The family loved these! People were fighting over the last two. Definitely didnt have issues with the batter being runny or taking forever to cook as has been mentioned by others. Would say this made more like 10 pancakes for us rather than 16, likely just because our medium pancakes are bigger than Jenn’s.
Hi Jen! Does this recipe work if I want to make normal buttermilk pancakes without the blueberries in them?
Sure, Sarah, that should work. Hope you enjoy!
I want to make these blueberry pancakes for mother’s day– but cannot find buttermilk in the grocery stores. Is there a substitute I can use?
I may be weighing in too late to help but you can make your own buttermilk if you have milk and either lemon juice or white vinegar. See how here.
Anyone who said these pancakes didn’t turn out well simply must have made a measuring error!! They are amazing.
I made these with Oatly brand oatmilk, mixed with some lemon juice to make vegan buttermilk. Followed everything else exactly, and the batter was super thick. Lots of bubbles thanks to all that baking soda!
These pancakes were a yummy treat on this chilly Baltimore morning. 😍
Jenn, my family LOVES all your recipes. We have a family cookbook with dishes we’ve tried and loved. It’s 95% full of your recipes. Thank you always!
So glad you enjoyed them! ❤️
Jen,
These were great. I only had one cup of buttermilk, but they still came out very well. I am a big fan of your recipies and have your book. Can you recommend a brand of vegetable oil, please?
Thanks,
Margarita
So glad you enjoyed these! I used Wesson brand vegetable oil. 🙂
Very good and very easy. I added a bit more sugar because my family has a sweet tooth. Super flavorful and quick. I would definitely recommend!
Hi Jenn, can I substitute the butter milk with yoghurt instead?
Sure, but you may need to thin it out with a little milk. Hope you enjoy!
this recipe is bommmbbbb!!!! the best pancake recipe i’ve came across. thick, fluffy, but NOT dense and heavy. sweet enough and soooo good I’m keeping this recipe forever!
Followed the recipe completely, batch was perfect, pancakes – very bad! They never cooked inside, no matter how long I kept cooking them, they were always raw and in general the taste was not nice.
There are many more delicious recipes out there.
Possible your pan was not hot enough
I’m pretty sure you did something wrong, Jenn works hard to perfect her recipes. Pan not hot enough, wrong measurements etc. I scratch my head in wonder when people like you write such a negative review rather than something kinder such as “my pancakes didn’t cook enough, any ideas on what might have happened?”. We still get that your dish failed, but you’re not personally attacking Jenn. Please consider this in the future.
SUPER DUPER YUMMY pancakes!! Loved the syrup too ! Made for an extra sweet pancake. Kids loved em!! Thanks for another amazing recipe , Jen!