Autumn Pancakes that you can enjoy anytime! These Apple Pumpkin Pancakes taste like Fall in each bite, boast loads of apple and pumpkin flavor and are very easy to make!
Apple Pumpkin Pancakes – the Ultimate Fall Recipe!
It’s finally Fall. In fact, yesterday (Saturday) was the first official day of Fall. And in St. Louis where I live it finally feels like Fall.
If you know me at all, maybe you’ve heard me mention how much I hate summer and that my favorite time of year is Fall. You might imagine how happy I am now that the St. Louis weather has shifted and the heat is gone, replaced by cool, crisp weather. I love it. I love Fall clothing, I love Fall baking, I love Fall… well, everything.
Fall makes me think of apples and pumpkins, making caramel apples, carving pumpkins with the kids, sipping hot apple cider and roasting marshmallows around a bonfire in my backyard, making pumpkin pie or even pumpkin pancakes. I think of the leaves changing and then falling to the ground and the crunch they make beneath our shoes when we walk. I can smell pumpkin pie baking when I think of Fall. I think of corn stalks and mazes. This really is my favorite time of year.
Our theme this week for #SundaySupper is Apples. And while many people think of Apples first when they think of Fall, I actually don’t. I think of Pumpkins. It’s the time of year where my kitchen is almost always filled with the sweet scent of pumpkin baking from Pumpkin French Toast to Pumpkin Pie Donut Muffins. And I hit the savory side of things as well, with a delicious Pumpkin Ravioli that is coming up this week.
Don’t get me wrong, I love apples too. One of our favorite, quick go-to snacks are these Easy Apple Dumplings. So when the theme popped up, I thought why don’t I combine the two delicious flavors – pumpkin and apple – and create a recipe with both. The ultimate (if you will) Fall recipe. I already had the pumpkin pie pancake recipe, I just needed to add the apples and make sure it would work. Oh, and it did. It was most definitely Fall on a plate smothered in delicious maple syrup.
So I present to you, these delicious Apple Pumpkin Pancakes I made this week.
Note: If you don’t have Pumpkin Pie Spice, you can substitute the Pumpkin Pie Spice with
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
I know I already have a ton of pancake recipes on my blog, but this one that tastes a little like pumpkin pie with the sweet, tart flavor of apples, really is wonderful this time of year.
Soups, Salads, Starters and Breads
- Cinnamon Apple Chips by Shockingly Delicious
- Apple Pumpkin Pancakes by Daily Dish Recipes
- Overnight Apple Cinnamon French Toast by In the Kitchen with KP
- Curried Apple and Leek Soup by Soni’s Food for Thought
- Endive Spears Topped with Apple, Blue Cheese and Hazelnut Salad by The Hand That Rocks the Ladle
- Homemade Apple Jam by My Trials in the Kitchen
- Caramel Apple Butter Cheesecake Dip by Chocolate Moosey
- Caramel Apple Bread by famfriendsfood
- Apple, Bacon and Brie Popovers by I Run for Wine
- Apple, Leek and Gruyere Tarts by There and Back Again
Main Meals
- Apple Glazed Meatballs by The Messy Baker
- Apples & Buttons (Ham, Apples and Dumplings) by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Chicken Apple Meatloaf with Tarragon Tomato Sauce by Diabetic Foodie
- Baked Tilapia Apple Crisp by Daddy Knows Less
- Pork Tenderloin with Calvados Cream Sauce by Sustainable Dad
- #SundaySupper Pulled Pork Sandwich With Pickled Red Onions by Kwistin’s Favorites
Sides
- Harvest Rice by Webicurean
- Wild Rice with Apples, Dried Cranberries, and Walnuts by Ruffles and Truffles
- Apple Topped Sweet Potato Mash by Momma’s Meals
- Warm Spice Pecan Raisin Apple Chutney by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
Desserts
- Double Apple Pot Pie by What Smells So Good?
- Apple Walnut Coffee Cake by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Apple Streusel Cobbler by Big Bear’s Wife
- Apple Pear Kuchen for #SundaySupper (Apfel Birnen Kuchen) by Galactosemia in PDX
- Apple Strudel by Magnolia Days
- Old Fashioned Apple Crisp with Caramel Sauce by Noshing with the Nolands
- Apple Cheesecake by Vintage Kitchen
- Caramel Apple Crumble Bars by Hezzi D’s Books and Cooks
- Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting by From Fast Food to Fresh Food
- Cinnamon Apple Dessert Chimichangas by Juanita’s Cocina
- Nutella Apple Quesadilla by Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
- Apple Crisp Ice Cream by Cravings of a Lunatic
- Bavarian Apple Torte by The Lovely Pantry
- Streusel Apple Crumb Pie + Pie Freezer Kits by Meal Planning Magic
- French Apple Cobbler with Cinnamon by Maple Whipped Cream Weekend Gourmet
- Chunky Apple-Apricot Bread Pudding by Comfy Cuisine
- Apple Butter Spice Cake by Home Cooking Memories
- Apple Pie and Custard by Happy Baking Days
- Apple Brownies by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Country Apple Dumplings by Mom’s Test Kitchen
- Apple-Gingersnap Cookies by Tora’s Real Food
- Apple and Cranberry Turnovers by Flour on my Face
- Applesauce Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake with Caramel Glaze by Hip Foodie Mom
- Caramel Frosted Apple Cookies by No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
- Apple and Pecans Cake by Basic N Delicious
- Apple Pull Apart Monkey Bread by Gotta Get Baked
Beverages
Apple Pumpkin Pancakes
These have the fresh taste of Fall. Imagine crisp mornings, hot cups of cocoa or apple cider and a big old plate of these amazing Apple Pumpkin Pancakes!
Ingredients
- ¾ cups milk
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 Tablespoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon of butter, melted
- 3 Tablespoons canned pumpkin
- 1 cup chopped apple
Instructions
- Measure out the milk. Add the vinegar. Allow to sit for about 5 minutes. If you have buttermilk you can use ¾ cup of that instead. I love buttermilk but I rarely have any so I just do it this way.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, the sugar, the baking powder, the baking soda, pumpkin pie spice and the salt.
- After five minutes has passed, whisk the egg and the butter into the soured milk. Add the canned pumpkin and whisk again.
- Pour the flour mixture into the pumpkin mixture whisk until lumps are gone. At this point, you can see whether you need more liquid or more flour. (this will probably depend somewhat on how much pumpkin you used) Add milk and/or flour by Tablespoons until you are happy with the consistency. (usually I just leave it as is, but in case you like a different texture batter).
- Mix in the cup of chopped apple.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat or a griddle set to 360 degrees, and coat with cooking spray. Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet or griddle, and cook until bubbles begin to appear on the surface.
- Flip ONLY once with a spatula, and cook until golden on the other side.
- Remove from griddle/skillet and serve.
- Top with whipped cream and some pumpkin pie spice or syrup.
Baker Street
The ultimate fall recipe indeed! A stack of your delicious pancakes, a smear of butter and I’m set for breakfast! 🙂
Faye Leong
This sounds delish, I love the combination of apple and pumpkin as both also my favorite too. Thanks for sharing, Nicole!
Katie
Oh my goodness – this breakfast sounds absolutely amazing! I love anything pumpkin, and the addition of apples sounds perfect!!!
Jennie @themessybakerblog
Fall is my favorite season, too. I look forward to it every year, and I tend to go a bit crazy with the pumpkin, as well. I love the combination of apples and pumpkin in these pancakes. They look delicious. Happy #SundaySupper!
Renee
What a way to start out a crisp fall day with these pancakes. Great recipe Nicole.
Crazy Kwistin
Yum, these look perfect!! My girls would love them too. Sounds like a great combination. 🙂
diabeticFoodie
I love pumpkin pancakes and can only imagine how much better they are with the addition of apples. Yum! I’m still waiting for that cooler, crisper fall weather, however.
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen
I agree with your summer dislike, too much heat. This is definitely a fall recipe, and gorgeous also! I make my buttermilk with lemon juice. And now I started making my own pumpkin puree and spice mix to bake, since none of those things are found here. Have a great sunday Nic!
Tammi @ Momma's Meals
These look awesome Momma!! I’m dying to get in the kitchen and cook up a bunch of fall!! Thanks for making my mouth water this morning! 🙂
Jen @JuanitasCocina
If I ask very nicely, will you make me these for breakfast this morning???
Arlene @FlourOnMyFace
Oh these look so good. I am going to have to try them one weekend.
Wendy (The Weekend Gourmet)
Nom nom…I want a big plate of these pancakes ASAP! Pumpkin AND apples? Swoon…
Pam @ The Meltaways
I am a pumpkin FIEND! Then add apples to them? Wow – how perfectly fall can you get? I love these!
Susan
I love fall! It is the best season of the year! What a great combo, and who can resist pancakes in the morning?
Bea
YUM!
Tora Estep
I too love fall and pumpkins and apples, so these pancakes sound wonderful. I think I think to plan for a special weekend breakfast sometime soon.
Anne @ Webicurean
hmmm seems I have some fresh pumpkin puree in the freezer…. I see these in my very near future!
patsy
Oh, these sound so perfect for a weekend breakfast this fall!
Hezzi-D
I LOVE pumpkin pancakes…I’ve never made them with apples but I’m going to soon!
Chelsea
These just scream Fall! I love the mini size. So cute!
sunithi
Ooh , these look so healthy. Can be dinner actually ! Yumm ! Will be making these. My family will love this 🙂
Laura Hunter
You know I have never tried a combination of apple and pumpkin, but it sounds worth a try since I do love both of them. These look good enough to serve any time.
Linda@There and Back Again
I’ve had apple pancakes and pumpkin pancakes, but never both together. I will have to change that soon. These look wonderful!
Nancy @ gottagetbaked
I’m with you, sista! Fall is hands down my favourite season. I even got married in October because of how much I love fall. You put the two quintessential fall ingredients into one dish – this looks and sounds amazing! I’d never have thought of putting apples and pumpkin together. I also can’t wait for your pumpkin ravioli recipe – yum!
Megan @Irun4Wine
I think I love you for posting this amazing recipe.
Tammi @ Momma's Meals
Something about me and pancakes that just really get along together!! My husband would love these!! Thanks for sharing Momma!
Lyn @LovelyPantry
A brilliant combination! I always wondered about apples + pumpkin! These pancakes look great and I’m going to use up the pumpkin puree I have in the fridge now that I have something to make with it!!!!
Tara
Now isn’t that perfect for fall, love it!!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom
These pancakes look great! I love that you paired this with pumpkin too!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
I love fall too, it is my favorite time of year! I have been going crazy with pumpkin lately, so I love this recipe has a little of both!
Kim Bee
I need this for breakfast tomorrow. Looks divine.
Soni
Love pumpkin and your pancakes looks delicious!I cannot wait to make it for my kids.I’m sure they’ll love it 🙂
Sarah
Yes please!! Can I come for breakfast?
Liz
Fabulous pancakes…I love that you combined pumpkin and apples! So yummy! I want to visit your house for #SS breakfast 🙂
Sarah
Do not be alarmed if I show up at your house next weekend demanding thsese gorgeous apple pumpkin pancakes. I forwarned you. Your daughter is too precious for words. I love her passion for food and blogging!
Anita at Hungry Couple
Wow, this really is fall on a plate. Nice!
Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories)
Oh yum! I pinned these in my breakfast board on Pinterest, but I probably wouldn’t do these for breakfast, but for breakfast-for-dinner, definitely! So great for Autumn.
Katy
That is Autumn in a pancake! Wonderful recipe!
Angie @ Big Bear's Wife
These look and sounds wonderful! perfect apple recipe
Rui cheng
any reason why u chose green apples vs red or fiji for example?
Nicole Cook
Happened to be what I had at the house. I use green apples for most baking related projects because they usually retain their quality and taste through high temps. I don’t think it would hurt to use another type of apple, but some will get a little mushy at higher temps.