Week 43 - Peach Spice Pancakes

My latest farmers market find were these juicy, delicious peaches.  They were perfect as is, but having purchased so many, some of them started to get a little too ripe.  So, what's the best way to use them?  In pancakes of course! 
I used my usual Perfect Pancake mix, added a few extra spices, and then place sliced peaches on the pancakes as they were cooking.  To top it off, I made caramelized peaches.  They were delicious and nicely represented summer.  Hope you enjoy.

Peach Spice Pancakes
Ingredients

• 2 eggs, separated
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 4 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 cups "Simply Perfect" Pancake Mix (See week 5)
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves 
• 1-2 peaches, sliced
• butter, for greasing the pan

Directions

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

2. Whisk the egg whites until white and frothy.  
3. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, buttermilk, melted butter, pancake mix, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves together.  

 4. Add in the egg white.
5. Lightly butter the griddle.
6. Gently ladle the pancake batter onto the griddle.  Top each pancake with freshly sliced peaches.  

 7. When bubbles begin to set around the edges of the pancake and the griddle-side of the cake is golden, gently flip the pancakes. Continue to cook 2 to 3 minutes or until the pancake is set.

 8. Serve with caramelized peaches and maple syrup. 

Caramelized Peaches
Ingredients
1-2 peaches, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Directions
1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a simmer.  Simmer for 10-20 minutes or until peaches start to break down and sauce thickens.

Before...

After!