For the orange butter 60g softened salted butter 1 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Finely grated zest of 1/2 orange
For the pancakes 180g plain flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground ginger Pinch of salt 180g pumpkin puree 1 large egg
180ml whole milk 30g melted butter 2 tbsp light brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract
Butter or neutral oil, for frying Maple syrup and toasted pecans, to serve
Method
Beat the softened butter with the maple syrup, cinnamon and orange zest. Set aside.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt in a large bowl.
In another bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree, egg, milk, melted butter, brown sugar and vanilla.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold gently until just combined.
Rest the batter for 5 minutes.
Lightly grease a non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat. Add about 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake.
Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles appear, flip, cook 1-2 minutes more.
Serve in warm stacks with the cinnamon-orange butter, maple syrup and toasted pecans.
Tap to reveal the secret seasoningOrange zest – it brightens the pumpkin and stops the warm spices from tasting heavy or overly sweet.