Quick Pancake Topping
Elevate your breakfast game with this Quick Pancake Topping, a vibrant and flavorful upgrade to your morning stack! Bursting with juicy fresh strawberries and blueberries, this warm topping comes together in just 8 minutes, making it perfect for busy mornings. A touch of maple syrup enhances the natural sweetness of the berries, while a hint of lemon zest adds a refreshing citrus twist. Melted butter brings a rich, silky texture, and a dusting of powdered sugar (if desired) provides the perfect finishing touch. Whether you're prepping a casual brunch or a cozy family breakfast, this easy fruit topping is a delicious way to transform ordinary pancakes into a truly delightful treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries
- 0.5 cup Fresh blueberries
- 0.25 cup Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
Wash and slice the strawberries into halves or quarters, depending on size.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add the strawberries, blueberries, and maple syrup to the saucepan. Stir gently to combine.
Cook for 2-3 minutes until the berries are soft but still hold their shape, and the syrup is slightly thickened.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lemon zest.
Spoon the warm topping over your pancakes.
Optionally, sprinkle powdered sugar on top for added sweetness and garnish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
405 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.7 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.3 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 286 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
