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Fluffy and Crispy Spiced Pumpkin Waffles

A close-up of a stack of golden brown, crispy pumpkin waffles generously drizzled with maple syrup.
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Make your fall mornings special with these homemade pumpkin waffles. They come out perfectly crisp on the outside and light on the inside, featuring classic pumpkin spice flavors. This easy recipe is perfect for weekend brunch or a cozy breakfast.

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 salt
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a whisk or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine. Overmixing develops gluten, which results in tough waffles.
  5. Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron, using the amount recommended for your specific iron to ensure full coverage without overflowing.
  6. Cook according to your waffle iron’s instructions until the waffles are golden brown and crisp. For extra crispness, cook slightly longer than the standard time.
  7. Carefully remove the waffles and serve immediately, or keep warm in a single layer on a wire rack in a 200°F oven while you cook the remaining batter.

Notes

  • For a brown butter maple syrup topping, gently melt 1/4 cup of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until it foams and brown bits form at the bottom, smelling nutty. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of pure maple syrup.
  • If you prefer a richer spice flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger to the dry ingredients.
  • This recipe works well for making freezer-friendly waffles. Cool completely before sealing in an airtight bag.

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