Soft Pancakes with Seasonal Fruit Compote
Fluffy pancakes served with a warm, lightly sweetened compote of fresh seasonal fruits, perfect for a relaxed weekend brunch. This American-inspired brunch recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar 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 280 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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup mixed seasonal fruits (e.g., blueberries, sliced strawberries, diced peaches)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 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 3/4 cup milk, 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
- Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir with a spatula until just combined; batter will be slightly lumpy but avoid overmixing.
- Step 4: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake and cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
- Step 5: Flip the pancakes carefully and cook for another 2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Keep warm while preparing compote.
- Step 6: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup mixed seasonal fruits, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp lemon juice. Cook gently for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until fruits soften and juices thicken slightly.
- Step 7: Serve pancakes stacked with warm fruit compote spooned over the top.








