1. Preheat griddle.

2. Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, allspice, pepper, cinnamon, and sugar together in a medium bowl.

3. In another medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, egg, buttermilk, and applesauce.

4. Combine applesauce mixture and flour mixture.

5. Pour batter in ½-cup portions onto griddle.

6. Cook until golden brown on one side, then flip to cook the other side until golden brown.

7. Serve hot with warm maple syrup.