1. To prepare pancakes, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine butter, eggs, milk and whisk well. Combine flour mixture and egg mixture, stir gently. Let batter stand 10 minutes. Pour batter onto a heated nonstick griddle or skillet, cook 2 minutes or until bubbles appear, flip and cook 1 additional minute. Serve with berry syrup. Yield: 10 4-inch pancakes.
2. To prepare sauce, place berries in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour in the maple syrup, cover, and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn the heat off, and stir in the vanilla. Serve over pancakes, ice cream, or yogurt. The sauce will keep for 3 days in the refrigerator.