Prep Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 30 mins
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these mouthwatering pumpkin pancakes topped with warm, cinnamon-spiced apples and a generous drizzle of maple syrup. As a culinary enthusiast, I assure you that this recipe is not only delicious but also remarkably easy to prepare. With clear instructions and readily available ingredients, even novice cooks can master this recipe effortlessly.
Ingredients
Topping (makes 1 cup)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 large tart apple, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Pancakes (makes 8)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1-1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1-1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1/3 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Instructions
Topping
- In a skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat.
- Add apple slices and cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in brown sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon; cook and stir for an additional minute. Remove from heat and keep warm.
Pancakes
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, pumpkin, and oil until well blended.
- Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and stir until just moistened. Fold in the toasted walnuts.
- Lightly grease a griddle and heat over medium heat.
- Pour scant 1/3 cupfuls of batter onto the griddle.
- Cook until bubbles on top begin to pop and bottoms are golden brown. Flip and cook until the second side is golden brown.
- Serve the pancakes with the warm apple topping.
Tip
- To toast walnuts, bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
Serve
Enjoy these delectable pumpkin pancakes with maple syrup-drizzled apples for a cozy and satisfying breakfast or brunch experience.
Servings
Makes 8 servings.
Nutritional Information per Serving:
Each serving (2 pancakes with 1/4 cup topping) contains approximately 459 calories, 24g fat (5g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 537mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 3g fiber), and 11g protein.
Feel free to savor the flavors of autumn with this delightful recipe, perfect for chilly mornings or weekend gatherings. Share the joy of homemade goodness with your loved ones and let the warmth of these pumpkin pancakes brighten your day. Enjoy.
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