Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups orange juice
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 large bananas, sliced
• Serving suggestion: Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes, recipe follows

Directions

Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup sugar

21/4 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 eggs

2 cups buttermilk

1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, plus some for frying

1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen

Serving suggestions: whipped cream and maple syrup

In a large bowl sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Beat the eggs with the buttermilk and melted butter. Combine the dry and the wet ingredients into a lumpy batter, being careful not to over mix, see Cook's Note*.

Heat some butter in a skillet over medium heat. Spoon 1/3 cup of batter into the skillet and sprinkle the top with some of the blueberries. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and maple syrup.

*Cook's Note: Over mixed batter will result in flat, heavy pancakes.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes