Buttermilk Buckwheat Pancakes With Summer Fruit Syrup

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   To make syrup: combine rhubarb, cherries, strawberries, raspberries, sugar, honey, corn syrup, water and lemon juice in a heavy saucepan.

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   Stir mixture over medium-low heat, until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil.

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   Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens and becomes syrupy.

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   Watch that it doesn't boil over, because it will tend to foam.

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   Do not overcook, as mixture thickens upon standing.

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   If mixture becomes too thick, add water in small amounts after cooling syrup, stirring until smooth, and desired consistency is reached.

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   To make pancakes: mix together buckwheat flour, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.

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   Make a well in the center and add milk, buttermilk, eggs, melted butter and honey.

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   Stir until blended but do not overmix (you should still be able to see some lumps).

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    Pour batter 1/4 cup at a time onto hot oiled griddle, 2-3 at a time, allowing room to spread.

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    Carefully turn pancakes with spatula when batter starts to bubble and becomes slightly porous.

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    Cook briefly on the other side until pancakes become golden.

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    Keep finished pancakes warm on a baking sheet in a low-temp oven.

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    Serve pancakes spread with butter and syrup, and garnished with whipped cream (if desired).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.