Description
These Spiced Pumpkin Waffles are a perfect fall breakfast treat, combining warm spices with the rich flavor of pumpkin purée. Fluffy on the inside and crisp on the outside, they make a deliciously comforting morning meal.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Other
- Nonstick cooking spray or additional butter, for greasing waffle iron
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle iron: Begin by preheating your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure it is hot and ready for cooking.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves until well mixed.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then stir in the pumpkin purée, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. It’s important not to overmix; some lumps are perfectly fine to keep the waffles tender.
- Grease the waffle iron: Lightly spray the waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray or brush with butter to prevent sticking.
- Cook the waffles: Pour the appropriate amount of batter onto the center of the waffle iron and spread it slightly. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the waffles are golden brown and crisp.
- Repeat cooking: Remove the cooked waffle carefully and repeat the process with the remaining batter, greasing the waffle iron as needed.
- Serve warm: Serve the waffles immediately while warm, topped with maple syrup, whipped cream, or chopped nuts for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter; visible lumps help keep the waffles light and fluffy.
- Use canned pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling, for the best texture and flavor balance.
- Adjust the spices according to your taste preference; more cinnamon or ginger can add warmth.
- Waffles can be kept warm in an oven set to low heat if preparing in batches.
- Leftover waffles freeze well; reheat them in a toaster or oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
