Pumpkin buttermilk pancakes — light, fluffy and full of the warm, cozy flavours of fall. These easy pumpkin pancakes are sure to become a breakfast favourite! Top with candied pecans, drizzle with maple syrup, enjoy with your favourite cup of coffee or tea.
(Love pancakes? Try this banana buttermilk pancakes topped with candied walnuts for a special weekend treat. These corn pancake recipe is good too!)
Fall has arrived at last.
I know it’s technically been fall for more than a month now but we’ve been enjoying above seasonal temperatures the last few weeks it feels more like summer.
It’s been so warm that Red felt weird about drinking pumpkin spice latte lol.
But I think our little (wonderful) Indian summer is over. So let’s bask in everything fall, shall we? Starting with these super fluffy pumpkin buttermilk pancakes.
It’s your favourite weekend breakfast and brunch treat packed with your favourite fall flavours.
Add candied pecans and maple syrup to the mix and you have pancakes you’d want to eat all year round.
How to make pumpkin buttermilk pancakes
This buttermilk pumpkin pancakes recipe is the bomb if I say so myself. Plus it’s so easy to make too.
Whisk all dry ingredients until combined. In another bowl, whisk all wet ingredients until smooth.
Prep a medium sized pan on your stove over medium heat. You know it’s ready when small amounts of water sprinkled over it evaporates immediately.
At this point, you can pour your wet ingredients into your dry ingredients and gently stir. Do not over mix — you want a coarse, lumpy batter with bits of flour remaining.
Then you can start frying (you can use oil or butter, I often use a combination of both). It usually takes me 2-3 minutes per side. I know I need to flip when the edges start turning a golden brown.
Ingredients
These pancakes smell and taste like fall. It’s really super special pancakes, worthy of Thanksgiving morning. They contain:
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground cloves
- Ground ginger
- Ground allspice
- Pumpkin puree (I use canned; make sure to buy pure pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling)
(I use canned; make sure to buy pure pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling)The rest of the ingredients are pantry staples like:
- All purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder and baking soda
- Salt
- Buttermilk
- Eggs
- Oil or butter for frying (I typically use a combination)
- Maple syrup and candied pecans for serving
and candied 
for servingCooking tools
Having a pancake griddle
or a griddle pan
would make it faster to cook pancakes but they’re not really necessary.
All I use are a non-stick pan
and a heat-resistant silicone spatula or turner
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I also mix everything by hand so mixing bowls, measuring spoons, measuring cups and my good old balloon whisk are all I need.
How to make candied pecans
Let’s talk about those candied pecans. You may wonder if you really need to make them.
Yes. Yes, you do.
They bring crunch and excitement to the pancakes! They are delicious and takes no time all.
All you need to do is stir pecans, sugar and butter together in a skillet over medium heat until the sugar has melted and the pecans are nicely coated. Stir continuously so the sugar doesn’t burn.
Transfer the nuts onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread the pecans around so they don’t stick to one another. Wait for the sugar to cool and harden (about a couple of minutes) and you’re done!
Plus, they are amazing on their own — snack on them, put them in your salad, add them to cakes or cupcakes.
As an alternative, you can also make some honey roasted pecans. So good!
Love pecans? Try this sourdough carrot cake!
Recipe FAQs
To make these pumpkin spice pancakes even easier to make, here are some tips for you.
As the official Pancake Maker at home, I’ve found that there are two secrets to soft, fluffy pancakes every time:
Secret Number 1: Combine your wet and dry ingredients at the last minute, just when you’re ready to fry them. I know some recipes ask you to chill the batter but I’ve found that resulted to flatter pancakes for me.
Secret Number 2: Do not over mix the batter. You don’t want a smooth batter but a lumpy one. Again, I know other recipes suggest mixing the batter in a blender but I prefer to do it by hand so I have more control.
Experiment! I would love to see how yours go.
Do you struggle to find ways to use leftover buttermilk every time you make buttermilk pancakes?
You can make classic buttermilk scones — they are easy to make and delicious! This list of recipes that use leftover buttermilk will definitely help as well.
Or you can choose to make homemade buttermilk.
It’s simple: just mix a cup of milk and a tablespoon of lemon juice, stir then let sit in room temperature for 30 minutes.
Homemade buttermilk doesn’t get quite as thick as the one you buy at the store but I haven’t noticed a significant difference in my pancakes made with homemade buttermilk vs. those made with commercial buttermilk yet.
So I don’t hesitate to make homemade buttermilk in a pinch.
These pumpkin buttermilk pancakes freeze really well. So what I normally do is make a bigger batch on the weekend so we have enough for the rest of the week!
Just allow the pancakes to cool completely then transfer to a Ziploc bag, separated by parchment paper so they don’t stick together. Then into the freezer the bag goes.
A quick minute in the microwave and they’re good as new! You don’t even need to thaw the pancakes. And I swear they taste better and better everyday.
Other delicious breakfast recipes for fall
If you’re hosting Thanksgiving breakfast this year or simply want to enjoy the crisp October or November morning, try these recipes:
- Cinnamon Sugar Baked Pumpkin Donuts are packed with that pumpkin spice flavour that is synonymous with fall. Plus, they’re baked not fried!
- If you’re craving chocolate, you would love these Super Chocolatey Double Chocolate Waffles. With cocoa powder and chocolate chips in the buttermilk batter, it’s sure to satisfy all your chocolate cravings.
- Speaking of chocolate, kick it up a notch with this Chocolate Kahlua Bread Pudding.
- Looking for a savoury dish? You can’t go wrong with this Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash with Sausage, Bacon and Eggs. Great way to use leftovers too!
This weekend, make a batch of pumpkin buttermilk pancakes, top them with as much candied pecans as you like and drizzle with golden maple syrup. It’s a great way to start the day.
Pumpkin Buttermilk Pancakes with Candied Pecans
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Buttermilk Pancakes:
- 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree I used canned
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk room temperature
- 2 pcs large eggs room temperature
- Oil or butter for frying I used a combination
- Maple syrup and candied pecans for serving
For the Candied Pecans:
- 1 cup pecan halves
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
For the Pumpkin Buttermilk Pancakes:
- In a large bowl, whisk all dry ingredients until combined. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk all wet ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
- Put a medium sized pan on your stove over medium heat. You know it’s ready when small amounts of water sprinkled over it evaporates immediately. At this point, you can pour your buttermilk mixture into your flour mixture and gently stir. Do not over mix – you want a coarse, lumpy batter with bits of flour remaining.
- Put a little oil or butter (or a combination) on your pan and start dropping your pancake mixture about ⅓ cup at a time. Flatten slightly with a spoon or the bottom of your cup. Cook 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Serve warm topped with candied pecans and maple syrup.
For the Candied Pecans:
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Using a skillet over medium heat, stir all ingredients together until sugar is melted and all pecans are coated (4-5 minutes). Make sure to stir constantly so your sugar doesn’t burn.
- Transfer mixture to your baking sheet and spread evenly so the pecans don’t stick together. Wait for the sugar to cool and harden (1-2 minutes) before serving.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information are estimates only.
Happy pancake making!
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piknu
Thank you for sharing the recipe! It looks so good!
Now I know why I’ve never had fluffy pancake. I always over mix the batter, I thought lumpy batter are not good, and I prepare the batter at night for the next day breakfast. Thank you for the tips!
Jolina
Hope my tips work for you! Would love to hear how it goes the next time you make a batch 🙂
jhilmil
wow, they look amazing, pumpkin buttermilk pancakes. I think I’m gonna make and indulge in them this weekend.
Vasundhra
These look delicious. M trying these pancakes this weekend!
Ana De- Jesus
I Feel like I might be dreaming about your pumpkin pancakes tonight because they definitely beat a normal pancake by a mile. And what better way to welcome in fall than through pumpkin?
Debbie Savage
Okay, if I were to ever have a budget for a live-in chef I will be contacting you first! This recipe looks delicious! I was actually craving pancakes this morning and the candied pecans are the best!
Jolina
LOL I wish I had a budget for a personal chef too 🙂 Thanks Debbie! Enjoy!
Veena Azmanov
This is my kind of breakfast over the weekend. Pumpkin anything in this weather sounds delicious. I love the spices you added. Saving this to make it soon.
Deborah Regen
I love buttermilk pancake batters over other pancake batters, they usually turn out great! Your pics here are warm and inviting. The candied pecans are like the cherry on top. Yum!
Krystal
These pancakes look delicious!! I love making pumpkin pancakes but I’ve never tried them with candied pecans before. I need to add pecans to mine now!
Jolina
Those candied pecans are deeee-licious Krystal! I think you would love pumpkin pancakes even more 🙂
Aitza B
I never thought of making pumpkin pancakes. I love whipping up pancakes on the weekend.
Jolina
Me too! Pancakes are our default weekend breakfast treat. Hope you give these a try Aitza, they are lovely for fall (or any season!)
Angela Cardamone
Yum, these look so delicious!! Perfect for a Sunday morning with the family!
Jana Carrero
I must say, my mouth is literally watering as I read this post. I need these pancakes in my life, ASAP! Thank you for sharing, I’ll give it a go 🙂
nicki
Why do i read this when I am starving? I am such a sucker for pumpkin pancakes – and these look amazing
Brandi H
Wow this sounds fantastic for Fall. I would love to try this, esp with the candied pecans!
Denise Wright
You had me at the candied pecans. My hubby and I eat a lot of nuts and I especially like pecans. I’ll have to make these for him this coming weekend!
Jolina
Pecans are wonderful and are just so perfect for fall 🙂 Hope you and the hubby like the pancakes Denise!
John
These pancakes look tasty, Jolina!