How to Make Pumpkin Waffles - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the leaves begin to change and the air becomes crisper, there's nothing quite like the comforting aroma of pumpkin wafting through the kitchen. Pumpkin waffles are the perfect way to welcome the fall season by combining the warm, spiced flavors of pumpkin with the fluffy, crispiness of waffles. Whether you're enjoying a lazy weekend brunch or seeking a cozy treat for a chilly morning, these pumpkin waffles are sure to delight your taste buds and fill your home with the delicious scent of a...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir milk, pumpkin, and egg yolks together in a separate bowl. Whip egg whites in a clean dry bowl until soft peaks form.
  • Stir the flour mixture and 1/4 cup melted butter to the pumpkin mixture, stirring just to combine. Use a whisk or rubber spatula to fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the batter, stirring gently until incorporated. Fold in the remaining egg whites. Cook waffles according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • To make the syrup: Stir sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon together in a saucepan. Stir in apple cider and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until mixture begins to boil; boil until the syrup thickens. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of butter until melted. Serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    530 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 161mg
    • Sodium: 703mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 82g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 36g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 296mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 348mg