Description
Delight in the warm flavors of fall with these fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes topped with spiced Cinnamon Apples. This comforting breakfast combines the rich taste of pumpkin and cozy cinnamon-spiced apples for a perfect start to your day.
Ingredients
Pancakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Apples
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the cinnamon apples: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the apple slices, sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender and caramelized. Stir in lemon juice and remove from heat.
- Mix dry ingredients for pancakes: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Make pancake batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are okay.
- Cook the pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it. Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve: Stack the warm pancakes on plates and top generously with the cinnamon apples. Optionally drizzle with maple syrup or honey. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh pumpkin puree for best flavor or canned 100% pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling).
- Adjust the sugar in the pancakes depending on your sweetness preference.
- Apples can be swapped with pears for a different twist.
- For dairy-free, substitute buttermilk with almond milk plus a teaspoon of vinegar and use dairy-free butter.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or yogurt for extra indulgence.
