FRESH FROM FLORIDA: Adding Florida Blueberries to Your Pancakes is Great Way to Start the Day! 

Fresh Florida Blueberries are in season

FRESH FROM FLORIDA – Need a mood boost? Adding Florida blueberries to your pancakes is a great way to start the day! 

INGREDIENTS

■ Blueberry Pancakes

■ ​1 1/2 cups fresh Florida blueberries plus more for garnish

■  2 1/2 cups pancake mix

■ 2 1/2 cups milk

■ 2 cups ricotta cheese

■ 2 tablespoons butter for cooking

■ Florida Honey Butter

■ 1/3 cup Florida honey

■ 1/2 cup butter, softened

■ Florida Blueberry Compote

■ 4 cups fresh Florida blueberries

■ 3 tablespoons Florida sugar

■ 1/2 lemon, juiced

■ Florida Blueberry Cream

■ 2 cups fresh Florida blueberries

■ 1 lemon, juiced

■ 6 tablespoons Florida sugar, divided

■ 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

■ 2 cups heavy whipping cream

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PREPARATION

Blueberry Pancakes
Whisk together the pancake mix, milk, and ricotta cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth and well combined. The pancake batter should be thick (you can adjust the consistency by adding more milk or pancake mix).

Gently fold the blueberries into the batter. Preheat a large saute pan or griddle over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter to the cooking surface.

Add an even amount of pancake mix to the cooking surface, ensuring that it is not overcrowded. Let the pancakes cook until bubbles start to form on the top of the batter.

Flip the pancakes and continue to cook until they are golden brown and cooked through. Repeat the process until all the pancake batter is used. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 250-degree oven until ready to serve.

Florida Honey Butter
In a small mixing bowl, combine honey and butter. Stir ingredients until combined and creamy. Serve at room temperature.

Florida Blueberry Compote
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine 2 cups of blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

Cook the blueberry compote for 6 to 10 minutes, or until it has thickened. Transfer the blueberry compote to a bowl and add the other 2 cups of fresh blueberries. Serve at room temperature.

Florida Blueberry Cream
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine blueberries, 3 tablespoons of sugar, salt, and lemon juice. Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

Cook the blueberry compote for 6 to 10 minutes, or until it has thickened. Let cool slightly and puree in a food processor or blender. Strain the blueberry mixture through a sieve and refrigerate until cool.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk cream and 3 tablespoons of sugar until soft peaks form. Add the blueberry mixture and gently fold it in, being careful not to overmix. Serve cold.

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