Blackberry-Lemon Griddle Cakes Recipe

Serve up tall stacks of these tender, berry-studded pancakes at your next brunch and prepare for recipe requests from your friends and family. This recipe was created by the chefs at blackberry farm, an award-winning luxury hotel and resort in eastern tennessee. The pancakes are cooked on a griddle at the resort, but you can also use your own nonstick pan or large skillet to make this recipe in lieu of a griddle. Whipped egg whites folded into the batter give the pancakes an incredible fluffy texture that you cant beat. Really be sure to fold them carefully into the batter, though, so they dont deflate on you. The creative addition of lemon zest and vanilla to the batter is a delicious pairing with the tangy berries and the little secret pancake weapon that makes these special. Ripe, sweet, in-season blackberries make a huge difference in this recipe. If great blackberries arent available, try blueberries or raspberries to get different tasty results. These blackberry-lemon griddle cakes are on the sweeter side, so maple syrup isnt necessary (but not frowned upon, if you prefer). Although they would make a wonderful accompaniment to something savory like bacon or breakfast sausage.