These pumpkin pancakes have a lovely pumpkin flavor from the puree and a lot of warmth from the spices.

They also have a pleasant tang from buttermilk and are super fluffy.

Learn how to make pumpkin pancakes, and serve with maple syrup, pecans, or maybe evenapple butter.

Southern Living Pumpkin Pancakes on a plate to serve with butter and syrup

Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

It couldn’t be easier.

Here’s an outline of the process:

What Is the Secret to Perfect Pancakes?

This will cause the pancakes to burn before they’re cooked through.

Southern Living Pumpkin Pancakes ingredients

Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

Too much is not a good thing.

What Flavor Does Buttermilk Add to Pancakes?

Buttermilk adds tang to pancakes.

Southern Living Pumpkin Pancakes on a plate ready to serve

Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

The lactic acid bacteria found in buttermilk are largely responsible for buttermilk’s distinctive flavor.

In addition to the liquid’s tang, they produce the buttery-tasting compound diacetyl and sweet, creamy-tasting lactones.

When youre ready to serve, cover with damp paper towels and reheat in the microwave until hot throughout.

Southern Living Pumpkin Pancakes whisking together the wet ingredients in one bowl and the dry ingredients together in another

Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

Heat up the syrup before serving for extra deliciousness.

can)

1/4cup(2 oz.

Whisk together buttermilk, pumpkin, butter, vanilla, and eggs in a separate medium bowl.

Southern Living Pumpkin Pancakes stirring together the wet and dry ingredients

Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

Cook pancakes:

Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium.

Lightly grease with butter.

Working in batches, scoop batter by heaping 1/4-cup portions into skillet.

Southern Living Pumpkin Pancakes cooking the pancakes until they are ready to flip

Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet with additional butter as needed.

Serve:

Serve with butter, pecans, and maple syrup.

Southern Living Pumpkin Pancakes cooking until cooked through

Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

Southern Living Pumpkin Pancakes on a platter ready to serve

Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall