Meanwhile, a person keen on culinary heritage chimed in, insisting: "Guys, this is a German/Austrian recipe. I'm from Germany and I've eaten this all my life. Please don't call it apple pancake.
Serve pumpkin pancakes with butter, pecans, and maple syrup. Heat up the syrup before serving for extra deliciousness. For something different, try homemade pecan butter—or any other toppings you like ...