Rose-Pink Pancake Hearts with Citrus Berry Syrup

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups
• baking powder2 tsp
• fine salt1/4 tsp
• milk1 1/4 cups
• egg1 large
• unsalted butter, melted3 tbsp
• vanilla extract1 tsp
• beet juice or liquid from grated beet2 tbsp
• mixed berries2 cups
• orange juice1/3 cup
• honey2 tbsp
• lemon zest1 tsp

Method

1. 1Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
2. 2In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, vanilla, and beet juice until evenly pink.
3. 3Stir the wet ingredients into the dry just until combined; do not overmix.
4. 4Simmer the berries, orange juice, honey, and lemon zest in a small pan for 5 to 7 minutes until syrupy.
5. 5Heat a lightly greased skillet over medium heat and cook the batter in heart shapes or small rounds, about 2 minutes per side.
6. 6Serve the pancakes warm with the citrus berry syrup spooned over the top.

Tips

• For a deeper pink, add an extra teaspoon of beet juice rather than more beet solids.
• Keep pancakes tender by mixing only until no dry flour remains.

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