Pan-Fried Buckwheat Pancakes with Seasonal Fruit Compote

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

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Light and nutty buckwheat pancakes pan-fried to golden perfection, served with a warm compote of fresh seasonal fruits for a sweet brunch treat. This American-inspired brunch recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers buckwheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup buckwheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/4 cups milk
1 large egg
3 tbsp, melted unsalted butter
2 cups, chopped mixed seasonal fruits (blueberries, strawberries, peaches)
3 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup water
for serving maple syrup

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup buckwheat flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt until evenly combined.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 1 large egg with 1 1/4 cups milk and 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter until smooth; pour wet ingredients into dry and stir gently until just combined — the batter will be slightly lumpy.
Step 3: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake, cooking for 2-3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and edges look set, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown; keep warm.
Step 4: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine 2 cups chopped mixed seasonal fruits, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/4 cup water. Simmer over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes until fruits soften and a syrupy compote forms.
Step 5: Serve pancakes stacked with warm fruit compote spooned over the top and a drizzle of maple syrup for added sweetness.