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Fluffy Spiced Pumpkin Waffles

Close-up of two golden brown pumpkin waffles stacked and drizzled generously with syrup.
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Make crisp on the outside and fluffy inside pumpkin waffles seasoned with fall spices. This recipe includes instructions for a simple brown butter maple syrup topping.

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 ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For Syrup: 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • For Syrup: 1/2 cup maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Combine the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  2. Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, pumpkin puree, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Combine batters: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are acceptable for fluffy waffles.
  4. Preheat and grease the waffle iron: Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s directions. Lightly brush the grids with melted butter or cooking spray.
  5. Cook the waffles: Pour the batter onto the hot iron, using the amount recommended by your machine for a standard size. Cook until the steam stops and the waffles are golden brown and crisp, usually 4 to 6 minutes.
  6. Make the brown butter syrup: While the waffles cook, melt 1/2 cup of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling occasionally, until the butter foams, then brown bits form at the bottom and it smells nutty. Remove from heat and immediately whisk in the maple syrup.
  7. Serve immediately: Transfer the cooked waffles to plates. Drizzle generously with the warm brown butter maple syrup.

Notes

  • For crispier waffles, you can lightly brush the cooked waffles with melted butter before serving.
  • If you do not have buttermilk, mix 1 1/2 cups of regular milk with 1 1/2 tablespoons of white vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • You can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a slightly heartier waffle.

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