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Ultra close-up macro of a tall golden stack of fluffy pumpkin spice pancakes drizzled with warm amber maple syrup and melting butter

Fluffy Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

Thick, ultra-fluffy buttermilk pancakes infused with sweet pumpkin puree and warm harvest spices, topped with melting cinnamon butter and pure maple syrup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 stacks (12 pancakes)
Calories: 345
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Fluffy Spiced Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar packed
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk room temperature
  • 3/4 cup pure canned pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie mix
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Serving & Garnishes
  • 4 tbsp salted butter for griddle and topping
  • 1/2 cup pure amber maple syrup warmed
  • 1/4 cup toasted pecans coarsely chopped (optional)

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and kosher salt until evenly blended.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the buttermilk, pumpkin puree, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the wet pumpkin mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently fold with a rubber spatula just until combined and no dry flour streaks remain. Do not overmix; small lumps will keep the pancakes exceptionally fluffy. Let the batter rest for 8 minutes.
  4. Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet or nonstick griddle over medium heat (about 350°F / 175°C). Lightly grease with a dab of butter.
  5. Scoop 1/3-cup portions of batter onto the hot griddle. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form across the surface and edges look set.
  6. Gently flip with a wide spatula and cook for an additional 2 minutes until puffed, golden brown, and cooked through.
  7. Stack pancakes high on warm plates, top immediately with generous pats of butter, and drizzle with warm pure maple syrup and toasted pecans!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 7200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 2.8mg

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