LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2022

MORNING HARVEST

Cornmeal Pancakes with Roasted Grapes & Maple Syrup

This flavour combination denotes autumn with earthy cornmeal and warm grapes that become raisin-like through roasting in syrup. The medium grind cornmeal adds an extra step, but also makes for a deeper corn taste. ROASTED GRAPES 1 bunch red grapes, about 2 cups (500 mL), removed from stems and halved 1/4 cup (60 mL) maple syrup 2 tbsp (30 mL) water PANCAKES 1 cup (250 mL) medium-grind cornmeal, such as Bob’s Red Mill 1 cup (250 mL) boiling water 1 cup (250 mL) flour 1/4 cup (60 mL) sugar 1 tbsp (15 mL) baking powder

1/2 tsp (2 mL) sea salt 2 large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup (125 mL) 2% milk

1 tsp (5 mL) pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup (60 mL) melted butter Butter or vegetable oil for pan-frying

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).

2. Add grapes to a medium nonstick baking pan and toss with maple syrup and water. Roast 20 to 25 minutes or until soft. 3. To make pancakes, in a medium bowl stir together cornmeal and boiling water, then set aside for 5 minutes. 4. In another medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add eggs, milk, vanilla, melted butter and cornmeal mixture. Whisk until smooth.

or until both sides are golden. Repeat, using remaining batter. To serve, top pancakes with maple-roasted grapes.

5. Lightly oil a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour approximately 2 tbsp (30 mL) batter onto hot pan, repeating several times to make four pancakes. Cook pancakes until bubbles begin to appear on surface, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook for another minute,

[ WHAT TO SERVE ] Chiarli Castelvetro Lambrusco LCBO 604, $11.85 Lambrusco provides an ideal match. It offers delicate sweetness and effervescence with grapey, black plum and spice notes that harmonize with this earthy autumn dish.

Serves 4

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