Cornmeal Ham Cakes

By Tamipri

Ingredients

• Pineapple Maple Syrup:
• 1/2 c. flour
• 1/2 c. cornmeal
• 2 Tb. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 c. buttermilk
• 3 Tb. butter, melted
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 c. diced fully cooked ham
• 1 c. diced fresh pineapple
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 Tb. butter
• 1 c. maple syrup

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Combine the eggs, buttermilk, butter and vanilla; sitr into dry ingredients until well blended. Fold in ham. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top; cook until second side is golden brown. For syrup, in a small saucepan, saute pineapple and cinnamon in butter for 4-6 minutes or until pineapple is browned. Stir in maple syrup. Serve with pancakes.