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3-Ingredient Pumpkin Pancakes With Caramel Sauce

3-ingredient pumpkin pancakes with caramel sauce made with eggs, pumpkin puree, and complete pancake mix for tender, fluffy small stacks. Cook on medium-low for a golden, set edge, then drizzle with warm caramel.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pancakes
  • 1 cup complete (just-add-water) pancake mix Use complete pancake mix.
  • 0.5 cup pumpkin puree Use canned or homemade pumpkin puree.
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature helps mix smooth batter.
  • 0.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice Optional; add for warm spiced flavor.
Easy caramel sauce
  • 0.5 cup store-bought caramel sauce Warm to drizzle. Choose this option OR the homemade option below.
  • 0.25 cup butter Choose this option OR store-bought caramel sauce.
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar Choose this option OR store-bought caramel sauce.
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream Choose this option OR store-bought caramel sauce.

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Make the pancake batter
  1. Whisk pancake mix, pumpkin puree, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice (if using) until smooth and thick.
Cook the pancakes
  1. Heat a lightly greased skillet over medium-low heat so the batter can set without burning.
  2. Drop 2-tablespoon rounds of batter and cook 2-3 minutes, until bubbles appear and edges look set.
  3. Flip gently and cook 1-2 minutes more, until both sides are golden and cooked through.
Warm and drizzle caramel sauce
  1. Warm store-bought caramel sauce until pourable, or simmer butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream for 3 minutes to thicken, then drizzle over the stacked pancakes.

Notes

Pro tip: keep the heat at medium-low—these batter rounds cook fast and can burn before the center sets. Store leftover pancakes in the fridge up to 3 days; rewarm in a skillet or microwave. Freezing: yes, freeze pancakes (without sauce) up to 2 months and reheat as needed. For a dairy-free option, use a dairy-free caramel sauce or replace butter and heavy cream with dairy-free substitutes in the homemade version.