How to make Pumpkin Puff Pancakes

Pumpkin isn't just for pie anymore!In fact, why not enjoy fall's most festive food for breakfast? Here's a little holiday fare that will make pancake breakfast with your family something really special over the holidays.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (other spices optional - see tips below)
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
• 2 eggs, separated
• 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
• applesauce / syrup / honey / or hot cider sauce
• For the hot cider sauce you will need:
• 3/4 cup apple juice or apple cider
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

1. Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

2. Slightly beat the 2 egg yolk and combine with the pumkin and melted butter. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients.

3. Beat the 2 egg whites until stiff, and fold into the batter.

4. Cook pancakes in hot, slightly greased skillet, using approximately 1/3 cup of batter per pancake. Makes 8. Serve with your choice of toppings: applesauce, syrup, honey, or the delicious hot cider sauce below.

5. For the hot cider sauce, combine the apple juice or apple cider, brown sugar, light corn syrup, butter, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Makes 1 1/4 cup of sauce.

Tips & Warnings

• If you like other spices with your pumpkin pancakes, try adding a dash of nutmeg, allspice, and cloves; or, use pumpkin pie spice in lieu of the cinnamon.

[Eberpheares]

on 11/7/2008 What kind of canned pumpkin, the pie mix or a regular can of pumpkin? if the regular, how many ozs is 1/2 a can?