Pumpkin Pancakes with Sweet Apple Cider Syrup

By SewingDragonfly

From tasteofhome.com

Most reviewers did not like the syrup but loved the pancakes.

Ingredients

• PANCAKES:
• 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
• 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

Preparation

Step 1

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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).