Banana Compote
- 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
- In a stainless steel pot combine the orange and lemon juice and boil for 15 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the maple syrup and brown sugar.
- Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter.Cool slightly and add the sliced bananas.
- Keep warm but do not boil again.
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- *Cook's Note: The butter will separate if the compote is boiled and result in a grainy texture.
- 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
orange juice, lemon juice, maple syrup, brown sugar, unsalted butter, bananas, suggestion
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/banana-compote-recipe.html (may not work)