"Pancakes say lazy-day lounging with friends. Sour-cherry syrup, which you can make a week ahead, adds a twist on taste...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup dried sweetened sour cherries
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1 cinnamon stick
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1/2 cup maple syrup
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
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1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 eggs, beaten
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2 cups lowfat buttermilk
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
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Oil or butter, for greasing pan
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1/2 cup sliced almonds, divided
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1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt