maple-pecan stuffed pancakes

11 Pinches
worcester, MA
Updated on Nov 2, 2015

I first made these about 3 yrs ago when my grand kids were spending the weekend and I didn't want to serve them the same old pancakes. I experimented with various spices and flavorings and came up with this recipe, which turned out to be a winner! Great for Sunday brunches.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons soft butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1-3/4 cup flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1-1/2 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 3 large egg yolks, lightly whisked in small bowl
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream
  • 5 large egg whites, beaten in bowl until stiff peaks form
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, ( optional.)
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

How To Make maple-pecan stuffed pancakes

  • Step 1
    In small bowl, mix together soft butter, maple syrup and pecans. In lg bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, 1-1/2 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice.
  • Step 2
    In another lg bowl, whisk together egg yolks, buttermilk and sour cream. Whisk egg yolk mix into flour mix until just combined. Whisk in egg whites.
  • Step 3
    Place a little butter in lg skillet over medium heat. Spoon in 1/4 cup batter and cook until top starts to become bubbly. Spoon about 1 heaping tbsp butter/maple syrup/pecan mix into center of cooking batter, top with 1 tbsp batter. Cook 1 min and flip pancake over. Cook until golden brown. Cook remaining pancakes. In small bowl, stir together powdered sugar and remaining cinnamon. Sprinkle over pancakes. If desired, serve w/ additional warmed maple syrup.

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