Decadent Navel Orange Brunch

Decadent Navel Orange Brunch

Ingredients:

Maple Infused Navel Orange Slices

4 navel oranges

2 tablespoons orange juice

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon sugar

1/4 cup real maple syrup

Directions:

Zest 2 tablespoons orange peel, reserve for pancakes.  Remove rind and white pith from the oranges.  Slice each orange into 5 or 6 slices.  Place in a microwave safe bowl.

Mix juices, sugar and syrup.  Spoon over slices.  Warm in microwave 15 seconds just before serving.

Orange Ricotta Pancakes

1 1/2 cups part skim ricotta cheese

1/2 cup sugar

2 tsp grated orange zest

2 tablespoon orange juice

2/3 cup all-purpose flour

2 large eggs

4 tablespoons butter, divided

Directions:

Whisk together ricotta, sugar zest, juice, flour and eggs until smooth.  Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a non-stick skillet ovr medium-low heat.  Pour 1/4 cup of butter for each pancake.  Melt 1 tablespoon butter as needed for each remaining pancake.  Cook until browned about 4 minutes per side.  Keep warm.

To serve, divide pancakes among 4 plated, adding butter and infused orange slices in between and on top pancakes.  Makes four servings.