PUMPKIN PANCAKES WITH CINNAMON BROWN BUTTER

Pumpkin Pancakes with Cinnamon Brown Butter image

Provided by Julie Tomblin

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 c butter, cubed
1/4 c maple syrup
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 c chopped pecans, toasted
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
2 Tbsp brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 1/3 c 2% milk
3/4 c canned pumpkin
1/2 c ricotta cheese

Steps:

1. In a small heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add the maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Remove from the heat, stir in pecans.
2. In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, pumpkin and cheese. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
3. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle, turning when bubbles form on top. Cook until the second side is golden brown. Serve with brown butter.