Pancakes to us were poured dry from a box mixed with water and pan fried. If she really wanted to make them special she would dress them up with the optional egg. Now don't get me wrong this was living large! A warm breakfast of filling cakes satisfied four hungry boys. We would liberally butter these and try to drown them with a warm sugary watery substance that was supposed to simulate maple syrup. Usually it was poured from a glass or later plastic bottle that was shaped like a lady. This "syrup" was sugary enough that we didn't mind the fact that it was only a simulation of maple syrup. I was much older before I realized there were other options for toppings.
First I tried the real thing. Maple syrup. I had seen my grandfather tap his maple trees and render the sap down to a syrup that he reserved for his own plate but soon realized why we had the watery syrup alternative. To pour maple syrup on the way were accustomed it was quite costly. The real thing is expensive and in large amounts seems too rich. A little goes a long way. Then I tried chocolate and marshmallow toppings. Even peanut butter and jelly topping. It wasn't until the health fads came along that I saw fruit as an alternative.
Now I had seen from time to time pancakes that were called Dutch pancakes. They looked much fluffier than traditional cakes and were mostly topped with fruits. I found a recipe on the Kroger website called Pannekoeken with Fresh Berries. It was quite easy to make and tasted great. I served mine with a few fresh berries but also made a Compote of Strawberries from a recipe found on the Allrecipes website. This cake tasted like a cross between French Toast and Pancakes. These are simple to make and look impressive. Give them a try.
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