Cinnamon Apple Pear Preserve Pancake

This is a  recipe that has a touch of cinnamon added to the pancakes along with Apple Pear Preserves.  Oh this is delicious!  I used pears which were over ripe and added a Granny Smith Apple.  Follow these recipes to enjoy a great start in the morning!

Pancakes

1 ½ cups of flour
3 teaspoons of baking powder
2 tablespoons of brown sugar
¾ teaspoon of salt
½ teaspoon of cinnamon
1 beaten egg
1 cup of milk
4 tablespoons of melted butter
2 teaspoons of vanilla

I measure and place all dry ingredients into a bowl.  Measure milk and vanilla adding to dry ingredients along with melted butter and the adding the egg.  Mix until well incorporated, do not over mix.

Spray with Pam a non stick skillet  and place over heat until skillet is warm.  Pour 2 large scoops of the pancake mix and cook until edges become a little dry, turn over and cook until done.

Serve with the Apple Pear Preserves!  Enjoy with a Mimosa!  You are going to have some fun!

Apple Pear Preserves

4 overripe pears – peeled, seeded and chopped

1 large granny smith apple – peeled, seeded and chopped
Place in a small quart pot along with ½ cup of sugar

Cover and cook over medium heat, check frequently until sugar is dissolved and stir adding 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and a juice of 1 lime.

Cook over medium heat uncovered for 30 minutes until fruit becomes thickened.

Top with cinnamon pancakes, and syrup of you wish!

I promise you, you are going to have some fun!

Santa Fe Vegetarian Salad

1/2 head cabbage - chopped

1/2 romaine lettuce – chopped
1 bundle of kale – chopped
1 can of corn – well drained
1 can of kidney beans – rinsed in strainer and well drained
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 package of taco seasoning mix
¼ cup of rice wine vinegar
½ cup of mayonnaise
¾ cup of sour cream
Mix all of the ingredients  above, chill and serve.  You can also add shrimp, crab meat, or fajita chicken.

The main rule of thumb, chop, mix, and enjoy, let’s have some fun!

Add a glass of chardonnay!  Do not drink and drive!