Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe

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The flavors of autumn star in these delightful pumpkin pancakes that are topped with a sweet apple cider syrup. Light and fluffy, the pancakes are perfect for breakfast or brunch or as a snack anytime! —Brenda Parker Portage, Michigan

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Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe

Prep: 35 min. + standing Cook: 10 min.

Yield: 5 Servings

35 10 45

Ingredients

HOT CIDER SYRUP
3/4 cup apple cider or juice
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
PANCAKES:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 eggs, separated
1 cup milk
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
2 tablespoons canola oil

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the syrup ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until slightly thickened. Let stand for 30 minutes before serving.
For pancakes, in a large bowl,combine the dry ingredients In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, milk, pumpkin and oil until smooth. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. In a small bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into batter.
Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot greased griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top of pancakes. Cook until second side is golden brown. Serve with syrup. Yield: 15 pancakes (1 cup syrup).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3 each) equals 448 calories, 14 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 104 mg cholesterol, 544 mg sodium, 77 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Pumpkin Pancakes in Taste of Home October/November 2001, p39