Plum pancakes: A perfect autumn breakfast upgrade

In September, are you increasingly craving a warm breakfast? No wonder, because the mornings are cooler. Pancakes are perfect for this time. You probably usually prepare them with apples, a classic choice. But how about trying them with plums this time?

The best plums for pancakes are Italian prune plums. They have an oval shape with brownish-blue or blue skin. Their flesh is firm and doesn't fall apart at high temperatures; it pleasantly softens instead. That’s why this type of plum is frequently used in the kitchen. Most often, they are made into jams or preserves, and fresh ones are added to cakes or pancakes.

Italian plums are low in calories but high in fibre and vitamins. These plums contain anthocyanins, which lower blood pressure, as confirmed by studies. Therefore, in the season, it's worth eating at least a few a day and, of course, using them in dishes. Their great advantage is also the taste. They are not very sweet, but their spicy, wine-like aroma is unforgettable. It combines perfectly with cinnamon and honey.

Ingredients:                    

• 1 cup of plain yogurt
• 1 egg
• 1 cup of flour
• 0.5 teaspoon of baking powder
• a pinch of salt
• 60 millilitres of carbonated water
• sugar to taste, optional
• a pinch of cinnamon
• vegetable oil or butter for frying
• 10-12 Italian prune plums
• honey and mint leaves for serving

Preparation method:          

1. In a bowl, pour the plain yogurt. Add the flour, baking powder, and egg, and mix thoroughly.
2. Add the sugar and a pinch of cinnamon to the mixture and mix again.
3. Wash the plums and cut them into smaller pieces, removing the pits. It is best to cut them into quarters and halve the smaller ones so you can feel the pieces. Add them to the mixture and mix.
4. Heat oil or butter in a pan. Scoop portions of the batter to form pancakes. Fry them on both sides until golden brown.
5. After removing from the pan, place the pancakes on paper towels for a moment to remove excess fat.
6. Serve the pancakes with honey and mint leaves.