Updated- Quick Pumpkin Pancakes with Hot Apple Cider Syrup

Don’t get overwhelmed by all the ingredients. These pancakes will quickly become a family favorite especially around Thanksgiving and Christmas!

Hot Cider Syrup:  
¾ c apple cider or juice
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup corn syrup (or granulated sugar)
2 tbs. butter
½ tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Or Serve with Maple Syrup

Pancakes:
1 ½ c pancake mix
1T sugar
½ tsp. cinnamon
1 egg
1 c water
½ can pumpkin

In a saucepan, combine the syrup ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered, for 20 min. or until slightly thickened. Let stand for 30 min. before serving.

For pancakes, combine the dry ingredients in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and pumpkin. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

Pour batter by ¼ cupfuls onto a hot greased griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top of pancakes. Cook until second side is golden. Serve with syrup.

Yield: 15 pancakes, 1 c syrup.