Pumpkin Waffles with Hot Cider Syrup
Start your autumn mornings with a plate of golden, spiced pumpkin waffles topped with a luscious hot cider syrup that tastes like fall in every bite. These fluffy waffles are infused with seasonal warmth from cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, paired perfectly with the natural sweetness of pumpkin puree. The crown jewel of this recipe is the homemade hot cider syrup, a velvety blend of apple cider, maple syrup, and a hint of cloves, simmered to perfection. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time and ideal for cozy breakfasts, these waffles are best served fresh off the iron with a generous drizzle of syrup. Perfect for a weekend brunch or holiday gathering, this recipe is your new fall breakfast favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1.5 cups milk
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1.5 cups apple cider
- 0.5 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, and brown sugar.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add the milk, pumpkin puree, and melted butter to the eggs and whisk until thoroughly combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Lightly grease the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray or butter. Pour the batter onto the waffle iron, using about 1/2 cup of batter for each waffle (depending on your waffle maker). Cook according to the waffle maker’s instructions until the waffles are golden brown and crisp. Repeat with the remaining batter.
While the waffles are cooking, make the hot cider syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the apple cider, maple syrup, cornstarch, and ground cloves. Whisk to dissolve the cornstarch.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and begins to bubble, about 5 minutes.
Remove the syrup from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Serve the waffles hot with a generous drizzle of hot cider syrup on top. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1887 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.0 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.3 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 534 mg | 178% | |
| Sodium | 2411 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 253.9 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.8 g | ||
| Protein | 52.9 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.1 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 669 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1523 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
