Fluffy pancakes with blueberry compote and crispy bacon
By: Schwartz UK
March 11, 2026
There’s nothing better than a plate of warm, fluffy pancakes to start the day. Light and golden, these pancakes are perfectly soft on the inside with a delicate crispness on the edges. Topped with a vibrant blueberry compote, subtly spiced with cinnamon and fresh orange zest, every bite is bursting with flavour.
To finish, crispy streaky bacon adds the perfect contrast—its smoky, salty crunch balancing the sweetness of the fruit. Whether it's a weekend brunch or a simple morning treat, this combination is a classic for a reason.
Ingredients
- 1
- 125 self-raising flour
- 1 baking powder
- 1 caster sugar
- pinch sea salt
- 2 large eggs
- 100 whole milk
- 25 unsalted butter, melted
- Coconut or vegetable oil, to cook
- 6 rashers of streaky bacon
- Blueberry compote
- 325 frozen blueberries (you can also use fresh)
- 25 caster sugar
- 1/2 cinnamon ground
- 1 orange zest and juice
Nutrition Information
(per serving)
There’s nothing better than a plate of warm, fluffy pancakes to start the day. Light and golden, these pancakes are perfectly soft on the inside with a delicate crispness on the edges. Topped with a vibrant blueberry compote, subtly spiced with cinnamon and fresh orange zest, every bite is bursting with flavour.
To finish, crispy streaky bacon adds the perfect contrast—its smoky, salty crunch balancing the sweetness of the fruit. Whether it's a weekend brunch or a simple morning treat, this combination is a classic for a reason.
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Instructions
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Make a well in the middle and add the eggs and milk. Whisk until smooth, add the melted butter, whisk again. Leave to rest. *
- While the batter rests, fry or grill the bacon till crispy - this is personal preference.
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- In a medium saucepan, add the compote ingredients and simmer on a medium heat for 10 minutes until glossy and the blueberries are still whole but broken down a little. Remove from the heat and leave to cool slightly until serving. *
- Make the pancakes in a shallow non-stick frying pan, heat oil on a medium high heat, drop a couple of tablespoons of batter per pancake and leave to cook until bubbles form on the surface, flip using a spatula and cook for another couple of minutes. Remove to a plate and keep warm in the oven. Repeat until all the batter is gone (approx. 6 pancakes). *
- Serve the pancakes with blueberry compote heaped on top and crispy bacon to the side. Enjoy! *
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