Pancakes All Around

Posted on 21. Feb, 2012 by Jenn in Canola Recipes

: This Warm Apple Pancake is sure to be a show stopper!

Well, it’s Shrove Tuesday better known to many as Pancake Tuesday. This day is linked to Easter and the date changes each year. This year it is today, Feb 21. Whether you are celebrating Pancake Tuesday in the traditional sense or just want to join in on the pancake fun we have a recipe for you!

Pancakes are traditionally made from flour, eggs, sugar and fat. We choose canola oil because it is our local choice and good for our hearts! I did a quick search and it turns out that we have more than 8 variations of pancakes in our database. Now these are not your traditional pancakes but are all oh so yummy!

Family Favourite Pancakes
Warm Apple Pancakes
Cinnamon Raisin Pancakes – Gluten free
Crepes
Mashed Potato Pancakes
Sweet Potato Pancakes
Rice Pancakes
Wild Rice and Potato Pancakes with Corn Salsa

If you’ve never made a baked pancake like our Baked Apple Pancake you should try it out. Ellen made it on The Great Taste of Manitoba and we’ve shared the video with you. You can also visit the Food Manitoba Blog to watch Ellen make the Family Favourite Pancake.

My family loves pancakes and I’m sure if my kids were given the choice they would make every Tuesday – Pancake Tuesday. What are you making for dinner tonight?!?

Eat Well…Jenn

Baked Apple Pancake (printer friendly version)

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp canola oil (30 mL)
4 apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/4 cup brown sugar (60 mL)
1 tsp cinnamon (5 mL)
1/2 tsp nutmeg (2 mL)
3 eggs, beaten (3 )
1 cup skim milk (250 mL)
1/2 cup flour (125 mL)
1/2 cup whole wheat flour (125 mL)
2 tsp sugar (10 mL)
1/2 tsp salt (2 mL)
1 cup sliced strawberries (250 mL)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425°F/220°C. In large 10-inch oven proof skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat, add canola oil. Tilt pan to coat the edges. Add apples and sauté for 2 minutes. Add brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Sauté well for about 5 minutes or until apples are softened. In medium bowl, mix eggs, milk, flours, sugar and salt. Beat well. Pour batter over cooked apple mixture in oven proof pan. Sprinkle sliced strawberries over top of the batter. Place in oven and bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes. Serve warm. Dust with icing sugar or drizzle with maple syrup and serve.