The Boozy Ingredient That Belongs In Your Next Batch Of Pancakes - Tasting Table

"It adds a caramel flavor profile to the pancakes-almost similar to a flapjack without all the butter,"

"If I'm building a caramelized sweet component, rum is definitely a consideration for the recipe,"

"Caramelized pineapple, toasted coconut, and banana are the typical go-tos,"

"But personally, I like caramelized mango or something signature to the area, like a pawpaw, just to bring something different to the recipe."

Rum or rum extract imparts a caramel-like flavor to pancake batter, creating a taste profile similar to a flapjack without extra butter. Rum can be mixed into the liquid for an infused batter or used as a finishing boozy touch in place of bourbon. Dark rum is preferable when building caramelized sweet components because barrel aging contributes caramel and vanilla notes. Flavor pairings informed by rum cocktails work well; typical complements include caramelized pineapple, toasted coconut, and banana. Less common options like caramelized mango or regional fruits such as pawpaw can add distinctive variation.

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