Jam Pancakes Flamed with Kirsch

Name: Jam Pancakes Flamed with Kirsch
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cherry preserves; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon kirsch (clear cherry brandy); 3 large eggs; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole milk; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water; 3 tablespoons corn oil; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon almond extract; Pinch of salt; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup kirsch; 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour; Additional corn oil; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

By Michael McLaughlinPhotographer Noel Barnhurst

September 30, 2002

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