PUMPKIN PANCAKES WITH SWEET APPLE CIDER SYRUP

Pumpkin Pancakes with Sweet Apple Cider Syrup image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 15 pancakes (1 cup syrup).

Number Of Ingredients 18

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 large eggs, separated
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.