Autumn Pancakes With Caramelized Walnuts Recipes

BANANA-WALNUT PANCAKES WITH CARAMEL TOPPING

Steps:

• Heat skillet or griddle over medium-high heat or to 375°F. Grease with vegetable oil or shortening.
• In medium bowl, stir pancake mix and water with fork or wire whisk until smooth (batter will be thin). Stir in mashed banana and 2 tablespoons walnuts.
• For each pancake, pour slightly less than 1/4 cup batter into hot greased skillet. Cook until bubbles break on surface and edges just begin to dry. Turn; cook about 1 minute or until bottoms are golden brown.
• Serve pancakes topped with sliced banana, 2 teaspoons walnuts and the caramel topping.

MAPLE WALNUT PANCAKES

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the salt to boiling over medium-high heat. Stir in toasted walnuts; heat about 3 minutes or until warmed through. Set aside.
• Brush griddle or skillet with vegetable oil, or spray with cooking spray. Heat over medium-low heat.
• In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, cinnamon, milk, eggs, 3 tablespoons maple syrup and 1 teaspoon vanilla with whisk until blended.
• For each pancake, pour slightly less than 1/4 cup batter onto hot griddle. Cook about 30 seconds or until edges are dry. Turn; cook other side until golden brown.
• Serve pancakes with butter and maple walnuts.

BANANA-WALNUT PANCAKES WITH CARAMEL TOPPING

Steps:

• Heat skillet or griddle over medium-high heat or to 375degreesF. Grease with vegetable oil or shortening. In medium bowl, stir pancake mix and water with fork or wire whisk until smooth (batter will be thin). Stir in mashed banana and 2 tablespoons walnuts. For each pancake, pour slightly less than 1/4 cup batter into hot greased skillet. Cook until bubbles break on surface and edges just begin to dry. Turn; cook about 1 minute or until bottoms are golden brown. Serve pancakes topped with sliced banana, 2 teaspoons walnuts and the caramel topping.

CARAMEL APPLE PANCAKES

Steps:

• Combine diced apples and water in a microwave-safe dish for the sauce. Cover and microwave on high power for 3 minutes. Stir, replace cover, and microwave on high until apples are fork-tender, about 2 more minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Combine brown sugar, cream, butter, and salt in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-low heat. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes. Mixture should be bubbly all over the surface. Mix in vanilla extract and cook, stirring, for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cooked, drained apples.
• Preheat an electric griddle to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Lightly grease.
• Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
• Combine eggs and milk in a separate container, stirring briskly until eggs are well incorporated. Drizzle in melted butter while stirring. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until most of the lumps are gone.
• Use a 1/4-cup measuring cup to pour batter in batches onto the preheated griddle, forming 6-inch pancakes.
• Cook until bubbles form on top of the pancakes and the surface begins to look a little dry, 3 to 4 minutes. Brown to desired doneness on the second side, 2 to 3 minutes. Keep first batch warm in a 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) oven, while the remaining pancakes cook.
• Serve a stack of 3 pancakes with caramelized apple sauce, and garnish with chopped, toasted walnuts.

AUTUMN PANCAKES WITH CARAMELIZED WALNUTS

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl add milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin butter (you can use an extra 1/4 cup pumpkin puree if you don't have pumpkin butter), butter, eggs, vanilla, & brown sugar. Mix together well.
• 2. In a separate bowl, add flour, baking powder, sea salt, allspice, & cinnamon. Mix well.
• 3. Add flour mixture to pumpkin mixture and mix together well with a whisk until smooth.
• 4. Coat griddle with cooking spray and heat to high. Drop batter by 1/2 cupfuls, cook until golden brown and flip to cook the other side until golden brown. About 4-6 minutes.
• 5. To make caramelized walnuts, melt butter in skillet over medium-low heat. Add brown sugar, nutmeg, & corn syrup; cook about 3 minutes until bubbly. Stirring to prevent burning. Add walnuts, coat with sugar mixture and cook until slightly golden, but not dark. Stir constantly.
• 6. Pour onto wax paper... allow to cool.
• 7. Serve pumpkin pancakes with caramelized walnuts atop. Top with real maple syrup and whipped cream.
• 8. *To make gluten-free....use 3 cups all-purpose gluten free flour in place of flour. And use gluten-free baking powder, spices, & brown sugar. Follow same directions for preparing. *Caramelized pecans also work well.

AUTUMN APPLE PANCAKES WITH WALNUT CARAMEL SYRUP

Steps:

• SYRUP:.
• Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples, set aside (this is fast work with the food processor).
• In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
• Stir in the spices and brown sugar all at once.
• Mix the cornstarch into the 1 cup of water until dissolved and immediately add the water mix, stir until the sugar is dissolved.
• Add the apples and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the apples are nearly tender and the syrup is bubbly.
• While the apples are cooking, make the pancakes.
• Serve.
• Note: If you would like a thinner syrup, simply add a little more water.
• PANCAKES:.
• Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Mix the egg, butter, and buttermilk together in a small bowl.
• Make a depression in the dry ingredients and add the liquid mixture.
• Stir until moistened, some lumps will remain.
• Add more water to get the right consistency, if required.
• Do not over mix.
• Pour about 1/3 cup of batter onto a hot, lightly greased griddle.
• Cook for about two minutes on medium heat or until the edges are set and the bubbles remain open.
• Turn over and cook on the other side.

CARAMELIZED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Line heavy rimmed baking sheet with foil. Spray foil with nonstick spray. Combine sugar and vinegar in small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Add nuts; toss to coat. Transfer mixture to baking sheet.
• Bake until nuts are deep brown and syrup thickens and coats nuts, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Cool completely on baking sheet. Break nuts apart. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)