How to Make Chef John's Pumpkin Pancakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the absolute best things about fall is that it's pumpkin season. As soon as the leaves start to change and the air becomes crisp, it's time to break out all the pumpkin recipes. And while there are plenty of pumpkin-themed treats to choose from, one of the most delicious and satisfying has to be Chef John's pumpkin pancakes.

These pancakes are the perfect way to start a chilly autumn morning. The warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg are sure to put you in t...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine flour, brown sugar, white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl, and whisk together for two minutes to aerate.
  • In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, egg, milk, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix in the flour mixture, and stir just until moistened. (Do not overmix.)
  • Coat skillet with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil over medium heat.
  • Pour batter into skillet 1/4 cup at a time, and cook the pancakes until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.
  • Nutrition

    284 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 704mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 193mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 250mg