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Pumpkin Griddle Cakes with Sautéed Apples
Jorj Morgan

Pumpkin Griddle Cakes with Sautéed Apples

These exquisite pumpkin griddle cakes blend tender, spiced batter with the inviting warmth of sautéed Granny Smith apples, kissed with cinnamon and dark brown sugar. Each forkful offers a sophisticated taste of autumn, perfect for an elegant breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

The Syrupy Apples
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced (approx. 4 cups)
  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
The Dry Griddle Cake Mix
  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
The Wet Griddle Cake Mix
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Method
 

Cook the Sautéed Apples
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook the apples in the butter until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to low.
  4. Sprinkle the apples with brown sugar and cinnamon and cook for 2 minutes or until the apples are golden and syrupy.
  5. Stir in the lemon juice. Keep the apples warm.
Developing the Batter
  1. Whisk together the flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and salt together in a large bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs and milk. Stir this mixture into the flour mixture to form a smooth batter.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons melted butter.
Cook the Griddle Cakes
  1. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a sauté pan or on a griddle over medium heat.
  2. Ladle about ½ cup batter into the pan. Continue layering to create as many cakes as you can without over-crowding the pan. You need room to flip!
  3. Cook until the top begins to bubble, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Flip and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
Serve & Enjoy
  1. Serve the griddle cakes with a spoonful of syrupy sautéed apples.

Notes

Makes 12 pancakes.