Spiced Apple and Bourbon Pumpkin Pancakes with Maple Glaze

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 tablespoons bourbon
• 1 large apple, peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon butter (for cooking apples)
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter and sauté diced apples for 4-5 minutes until tender and caramelized; set aside.
• Heat a non-stick griddle or skillet over medium heat; lightly grease with butter or oil.
• Pour 1/4 cup batter onto the griddle per pancake and cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface.
• Flip pancakes and cook another 2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
• To make the maple glaze, warm maple syrup gently in a small saucepan.
• Serve pancakes topped with sautéed spiced apples and drizzle generously with warm maple glaze.

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
2. In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin puree, buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and bourbon until smooth.