Festive Spiced Parsnip Pancakes with Orange Maple Glaze

Ingredients

• •2 cups grated parsnips
• •1 cup all-purpose flour
• •1 tsp baking powder
• •1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• •1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• •1/4 tsp ground cloves
• •1/2 tsp salt
• •2 large eggs
• •1/2 cup whole milk
• •2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• •1/4 cup finely chopped pecans (optional)
• •1/4 cup maple syrup
• •1 tsp orange zest
• •1 tbsp fresh orange juice
• •Extra butter or oil for cooking

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and grate the parsnips until you have 2 cups. Set them aside.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt. Whisk to mix well.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, and melted butter until smooth.

4. 4

   Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. 5

   Fold in the grated parsnips and chopped pecans (if using) to create a thick pancake batter.

6. 6

   Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.

7. 7

   Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining batter.

8. 8

   While the pancakes cook, prepare the orange maple glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup, orange zest, and fresh orange juice. Heat over low-medium heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through and fragrant.

9. 9

   Serve the pancakes stacked on a plate, drizzled generously with the orange maple glaze. Optionally, garnish with extra orange zest or chopped pecans for a festive touch.