Cornmeal Pancakes (with Blackberry Syrup)

Ingredients

• pancakes
• 1-1/2 cup (scant) all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cup heaping yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons baking powder
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 2-1/4 cups whole milk (more if needed)
• 2 whole large eggs
• 3 teaspoons vanilla
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• blackberry syrup
• 1 pint blackberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• extra butter for serving
• maple or pancake syrup for serving (optional)