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Fluffy & Crispy Pumpkin Spice Waffles with Brown Butter Maple Syrup

Close-up of two stacked, golden pumpkin waffles drizzled generously with maple syrup.
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Make cozy fall mornings with these homemade pumpkin waffles. They are crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and filled with warm autumn spices. Serve them with rich brown butter maple syrup for a perfect weekend brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, plus more for the waffle iron
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Brown Butter Maple Syrup: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup pure maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Prepare the brown butter: 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. Immediately remove from heat and pour into a small bowl, leaving any dark sediment behind. Stir in the maple syrup and set aside to keep warm.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, pumpkin puree, eggs, 1/4 cup melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a whisk until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine for fluffy waffles.
  5. Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Brush the iron lightly with melted butter.
  6. Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron, using the amount recommended for your specific iron to create waffles that are crispy on the outside and fluffy inside.
  7. Cook until golden brown and crisp, usually 4 to 6 minutes, depending on your iron.
  8. Serve the pumpkin waffles immediately, topped generously with the warm brown butter maple syrup.

Notes

  • For make ahead freezer waffles, cool the cooked waffles completely on a wire rack before freezing them in a single layer inside a freezer bag. Reheat in a toaster or oven for crispness.
  • To achieve extra crispy waffles, brush the waffle iron with a little extra melted butter before each batch.
  • This recipe is great for holiday brunch menus or cozy morning breakfast.

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