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Fluffy Pumpkin Spice Pancakes with Maple Butter

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These fluffy pumpkin spice pancakes combine warm autumn spices with pumpkin puree and a tender buttermilk batter, topped with a creamy homemade maple butter for a cozy fall breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190g)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (240ml), canned or fresh
  • 1 cup buttermilk (240ml), room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar (50g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus more for cooking)
  • For the maple butter topping:
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon ginger.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1 cup buttermilk, 2 large eggs, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoons melted butter until smooth.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined; a few lumps are okay.
  4. Warm a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter. Test readiness by sprinkling a few drops of water; if they dance and evaporate quickly, the skillet is ready.
  5. Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, pour batter onto the skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, then flip carefully.
  6. Cook an additional 2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  7. Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm while finishing the batch.
  8. In a small bowl, mix 4 tablespoons softened butter, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until creamy and spreadable.
  9. Stack the pancakes, spread a generous dollop of maple butter on top, and let it melt into the warm layers. Add extra syrup if desired.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are fine to keep pancakes tender. Use room temperature ingredients for fluffier results. Control skillet heat to medium to avoid burning. Let batter rest 5-10 minutes if possible. Flip pancakes only once bubbles form and edges look set. Maple butter can be made ahead and chilled for deeper flavor.

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Keywords: pumpkin spice pancakes, pumpkin pancakes, maple butter, fall breakfast, easy pancakes, homemade pancakes, cozy breakfast

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