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Spiced Pumpkin Waffles with Apple Cider Syrup

Breakfast 🍳Dessert 🍰Snack 🍿 American

These waffles balance warm cinnamon, ginger, and allspice with the earthy sweetness of pumpkin, yielding a tender interior and crisp edges. Spiced Pumpkin Waffles with Apple Cider Syrup shine at a cozy fall breakfast or brunch, where the buttery, tangy cider sauce brightens each bite and complements the delicate, fluffy texture.

  • Prep20 min
  • Cook15 min
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyMedium
Spiced Pumpkin Waffles with Apple Cider Syrup
  1. 1

    Preheat the waffle iron following the manufacturer's instructions.

  2. 2

    In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and salt.

  3. 3

    In a separate bowl, stir together the milk, pumpkin, and egg yolks.

  4. 4

    In a clean, dry bowl, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.

  5. 5

    Stir the flour mixture and 1/4 cup melted butter into the pumpkin mixture just until combined.

  6. 6

    Fold one-third of the egg whites into the batter with a spatula until incorporated.

  7. 7

    Gently fold in the remaining egg whites.

  8. 8

    Cook the waffles in the preheated waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  9. 9

    To make the syrup: In a saucepan, stir together the sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon.

  10. 10

    Stir in the apple cider and lemon juice.

  11. 11

    Cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil; continue boiling until thickened, about 2 minutes.

  12. 12

    Remove from the heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of butter until melted.

  13. 13

    Serve the waffles warm with the apple cider syrup.

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