Ingredients

  • 4 medium eggs separated
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 9/16 cups semi-skimmed milk
  • 7 1/4 tablespoons ground almonds
  • 2 cups plain flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 3/4 cups strawberries halved
  • 2 kiwis halved and sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups apricots cubed
  • 4 stalks lemon balm chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 2 1/8 tablespoons butter
  • 4 1/3 tablespoons almond flakes
  • 2 tablespoons icing sugar

Method

  • Whisk egg yolks, 1 tsp sugar, milk and a pinch of salt. Add ground almonds then fold in flour and baking powder. Let rest for 10-15 mins. Whip egg whites until stiff then fold in. Divide butter between 2 frying pans and distribute batter between 2 pans and cook for about 3 mins per side over medium-low heat. Sprinkle with sliced almonds then crumble with a fork and cook for another 2-3 mins. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  • Mix fruit, lemon balm, lemon juice and 1 vanilla extract. Serve with pancakes, dusted with powdered sugar.