Why not try something a little more adventurous than the tried and tested lemon with butter and sugar this Pancake Tuesday? Folláin, who have been producing fresh fruit Jams, Marmalades, Relishes, Salsas and Chutneys for nearly thirty years in West Cork, are encouraging budding gourmands to get creative for the national day of feasting on 4th March.
Folláin is celebrating the art of creative combinations, so this Pancake Tuesday you can surprise the kids, your housemates, or that someone special with something a little different, and very tasty!
FOLLÁIN RECIPE IDEAS FOR PANCAKE TUESDAY
As with all great culinary creations, you need a great base;
Sieve 110g of plain flour with a pinch of salt, add two beaten eggs and gradually whisk in the milk until you get a smooth batter. Leave the batter to rest for 30 minutes and stir in 2 tbsp of melted real butter. Drop 1tbsp of the mixture over a hot pan which has been thinly coated in vegetable oil, and cook the pancake on each side for 2 minutes until golden-brown and fluffy. This recipe serves 6.
For a simple treat, add FOLLÁIN NO ADDED SUGAR STRAWBERRY Jam, roll and serve!
The more adventurous foodie might want to try some of the following;
- Toast some Chopped Walnuts on a flat tray under the grill. Combine some fresh Vanilla Seeds with a dollop of Natural Yogurt. Add a spoon of the now vanilla infused yogurt to the freshly cooked pancake, and top with a dollop of FOLLÁIN NO ADDED SUGAR APRICOT Jam, finish with a sprinkle of toasted chopped walnuts, and serve.
- Add a spoon of FOLLÁIN NO ADDED SUGAR ORANGE MARMALADE to your pancake, and combine with a serving of sour cream for a surprising zingy flavour!
- Core and coarsely chop an apple. Drizzle split hazelnuts with Blossom Honey, and roast on a tray in a hot oven for 20 minutes. Mix hazelnuts with apple pieces and FOLLÁIN NO ADDED SUGAR BLACKCURRANT Jam,
or
FOLLÁIN EXTRA FRUIT BLACKBERRY, spoon the mixture into a freshly baked pancake, and serve with a dollop of natural yoghurt (or crème anglaise for a decadent desert treat!).
- Grill slices of fresh mango on a griddle pan until the skin is slightly charred. Toast flaked almonds on a high heat on the frying pan until golden brown. Spread FOLLÁIN NO ADDED SUGAR RASPBERRY JAM onto one side of a freshly cooked pancake. Add the charred mango, toasted almonds, and a spoon of ricotta cream cheese; serve with sprigs of fresh mint.
- For a savoury treat, fry some spring onions and mushrooms for 2-3 minutes to soften, add some spinach leaves, stir until the leaves wilt and all the excess liquid has evaporated. Remove from the heat and stir in some cooked ham. Spoon a little ricotta and FOLLÁIN NO ADDED SUGAR IRISH TOMATO RELISH on a pancake, top with some of the mushroom and spinach mixture. Roll the pancake up, sprinkle with Parmesan and bake in the oven for 15 minutes in a lightly oiled oven proof dish until thoroughly heated and lightly browned. (for extra fire, use NO ADDED SUGAR FOLLÁIN FLAME GRILLED PEPPER RELISH).
Folláin features three different ranges, including; Folláin Extra Fruit Traditional Irish Preserves, Folláin No Added Sugar Preserves and Folláin No Added Sugar or Salt Relishes. The ranges are available from leading supermarkets and independent retailers nationwide, log onto Follain.ie for more information.
Folláin products contain no artificial ingredients, no colourings, no flavourings, no preservatives, no additives and no GM ingredients. They are also fat free, gluten free and suitable for vegetarians. The fruit is meticulously hand prepared and cooked in kitchen style conditions but with the highest level of quality control assured each step of the way.
For more information on the full range of Folláin products and to get some great recipe ideas, log onto www.follain.ie, or like the Facebook.com/FollainIrishPreserves or follow the conversation on @FollainJams.
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