52 pancakes in 52 weeks: Week 32 - Raspberry Lemonade Pancakes

I have to give my husband credit, he comes up with some pretty good recipe ideas. This is one of my favorite recipes so far. It's a nice combo of sweet and tart. Hope you enjoy it too. Jó étvágyat!

Strawberry Lemonade Pancakes

Ingredients

2 eggs, separated
2 cups milk or buttermilk
4 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups "Simply Perfect" Pancake Mix (See week 5)
Zest of 1/2 lemon
1 stick butter, for greasing the pan
1 pint strawberries, sliced
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup lemonade concentrate, thawed
3/4 cup confectioners sugar

Directions

1. Heat an electric griddle or frying pan to 350 degrees F.

2. Whisk together the egg whites and the milk in a small bowl. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the melted butter and vanilla extract.

3. Combine the milk mixture with the egg yolk mixture in a large mixing bowl and whisk together until thoroughly combined.
4. Pour the liquid ingredients on top of the pancake mix and lemon zest. Using a whisk, mix the batter just enough to bring it together. Don't try to work all the lumps out.

Zest that lemon!

6. Check to see that the griddle is hot by placing a few drops of water onto to the griddle. The griddle is ready if the water dances across the surface.

6. Lightly butter the griddle. Wipe off thoroughly with a paper towel. (No butter should be visible.)

7. Gently ladle the pancake batter onto the griddle. When bubbles begin to set around the edges of the pancake and the griddle-side of the cake is golden, gently flip the pancakes.

8. Meanwhile, make the strawberry compote by cooking the sliced strawberries and sugar in a saucepan until it creates a thick sauce.