Banana Compote

Ingredients

• 2.3 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
• 2 large bananas sliced
• 1 cup blueberries fresh
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar 
• 2 cups buttermilk 
• 2  eggs 
• 2 cups flour all-purpose
• 0.3 cup juice of lemon 
• 0.3 cup maple syrup 
• 8 servings serving suggestions: whipped cream and maple syrup 
• 1.5 cups orange juice 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 0.3 cup sugar 
• 0.3 cup butter unsalted
• 0.3 cup butter unsalted for frying melted

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• whisk
• pot

Directions

1. In a stainless steel pot combine the orange and lemon juice and boil for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add the maple syrup and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
2. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter. Cool slightly and add the sliced bananas. Keep warm but do not boil again.*
3. In a large bowl sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Beat the eggs with the buttermilk and melted butter.
5. Combine the dry and the wet ingredients into a lumpy batter, being careful not to over mix**.
6. Heat some butter in a skillet over medium heat. Spoon 1/3 cup of batter into the skillet and sprinkle the top with some of the blueberries. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
7. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and maple syrup.