Cornmeal Molasses Pancakes with Raspberry Syrup

INGREDIENTS

large egg

1 1/4 cups

buttermilk

1 tbsp

unsulfured molasses

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract

1/4 cup

butter, (melted and slightly cooled)

1 cup

all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp

salt

2 tsp

baking powder

1/2 cup

yellow cornmeal

Butter for the griddle and finished pancakes ((optional))

Powdered sugar for topping ((optional))

heaping cup fresh raspberries

1/3 cup

water

2 tsp

pure vanilla extract

2 tbsp

granulated sugar

salt