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Perfectly Fluffy Pumpkin Waffles with Brown Butter Maple Syrup

Close-up of a stack of three fluffy pumpkin waffles generously drizzled with maple syrup.
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Make the best pumpkin waffles for a cozy fall or holiday breakfast. This easy recipe delivers waffles that are crisp outside and wonderfully fluffy inside, packed with warm pumpkin spice flavor. Top them with homemade brown butter maple syrup for a truly delicious treat.

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
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For Brown Butter Maple Syrup: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1/2 cup pure maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Prepare the brown butter: Melt the 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. Remove from heat immediately and stir in the maple syrup. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt. This is your dry mix.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, milk, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine. Overmixing develops gluten and results in tough waffles.
  5. Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s directions. Lightly grease the iron if necessary.
  6. Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron, using the amount recommended for your specific maker to achieve a full waffle.
  7. Cook until golden brown and crisp, usually 4 to 6 minutes, depending on your iron. The steam will slow down when the waffle is ready.
  8. Serve the fluffy pumpkin waffles immediately, topped generously with the warm brown butter maple syrup and whipped cream, if desired.

Notes

  • For extra crispy pumpkin waffles, lightly brush the hot waffle iron plates with a little extra melted butter or oil before pouring the batter.
  • You can make these waffles ahead. Cool them completely on a wire rack, then freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag. Reheat in a toaster for best results.
  • Find more cozy morning waffle ideas on our Pinterest account.

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