The Ultimate Pumpkin Spice Pancakes Recipe

Welcome the crisp air of autumn with a stack of these incredibly moist and flavorful Pumpkin Spice Pancakes. Infused with real pumpkin puree and a warm blend of aromatic spices, this recipe creates the quintessential comfort breakfast. Topped with a generous pat of butter and a drizzle of pure maple syrup, these pancakes will quickly become a family favorite during the cozy season.

Introduction

There’s nothing quite like the smell of pumpkin spice wafting through the house on a chilly morning. These pancakes are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to whip up. The addition of buttermilk ensures a tender crumb, while the pumpkin puree keeps them moist and adds a beautiful, subtle orange hue. Whether you’re hosting a fall brunch or just treating your family to a special weekend breakfast, this recipe delivers consistent, bakery-quality results.

Ingredients

To make these autumnal delights, you will need the following pantry staples:

Dry Ingredients

• All-Purpose Flour: 1 ½ cups, spooned and leveled

• Brown Sugar: ¼ cup, packed (light or dark, both work well)

• Baking Powder: 2 teaspoons, for leavening

• Pumpkin Pie Spice: 2 teaspoons (a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice)

• Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon, extra for a deeper spice flavor

• Salt: ½ teaspoon, preferably kosher salt

Wet Ingredients

• Pumpkin Puree: 1 cup, 100% pure (ensure it’s not pumpkin pie filling)

• Buttermilk: 1 ½ cups (or make a substitute by adding 1 ½ tablespoons of white vinegar or lemon juice to 1 ½ cups of regular milk, letting it sit for 5 minutes to sour)

• **Eggs