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Fluffy Spiced Pumpkin Waffles with Brown Butter Maple Syrup

Close-up of a stack of three fluffy pumpkin waffles generously covered in maple syrup.
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Make these homemade pumpkin waffles from scratch for a cozy fall breakfast. They are crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside, perfect for weekend brunch.

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 pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, plus more for the waffle iron
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Syrup: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup pure maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Prepare the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s directions. Lightly brush the grids with melted butter.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. This is your dry mix.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, milk, eggs, 1/2 cup 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 and reduces fluffiness.
  5. Cook the waffles in the preheated waffle iron according to the machine’s instructions until golden crisp and cooked through.
  6. While the waffles cook, prepare the brown butter maple syrup. Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter foams, then subsides, and brown bits form at the bottom, giving off a nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes).
  7. Remove the brown butter from the heat immediately and whisk in the 1/2 cup of maple syrup.
  8. Serve the warm, fluffy pumpkin waffles immediately, topped generously with the brown butter maple syrup.

Notes

  • For the best texture, measure your flour using the spoon-and-level method to avoid packing it into the cup.
  • You can make these waffles ahead of time. Cool them completely on a wire rack, then freeze them in a single layer before transferring to a freezer bag. Reheat in a toaster or oven for a golden crisp finish.
  • If you prefer a stronger spice flavor, increase the cinnamon to 1 1/2 teaspoons.

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