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Fluffy and Crispy Spiced Pumpkin Waffles

Close-up of two stacked, golden-brown pumpkin waffles drizzled generously with syrup on a white plate.
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Make these homemade pumpkin waffles for a fall breakfast that is crisp outside and fluffy inside. This easy recipe uses warm spices for comforting flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Brown Butter Maple Syrup, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s directions. Lightly grease the plates if needed.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and salt. This is your dry mix.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, pumpkin puree, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix them gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine. Overmixing develops gluten and makes waffles tough instead of fluffy.
  5. Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron, filling it to the recommended level for your machine.
  6. Cook according to your waffle iron’s instructions until the waffles are golden brown and crisp. For extra crispness, cook for 1-2 minutes longer than the standard setting, if your iron allows.
  7. Remove the waffles and keep them warm while you cook the remaining batter.
  8. Serve immediately topped with Brown Butter Maple Syrup.

Notes

  • For the Brown Butter Maple Syrup: Melt 1/4 cup butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the butter foams and brown bits form at the bottom, giving off a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and immediately whisk in 1/2 cup pure maple syrup.
  • To make these waffles healthier, substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
  • If you prefer a quicker route, this batter works well when substituting 1 1/2 cups of the dry ingredients with a quality waffle mix like Krusteaz or Bisquick, adjusting leavening agents as needed based on the mix instructions.

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