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Crispy Spiced Pumpkin Waffles

Audibly shatter-crisp on the outside and light and fluffy inside, these spiced pumpkin Belgian waffles are topped with whipped cinnamon honey butter, toasted pecans, and pure maple syrup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 waffles
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crispy Dry Blend
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch (secret for extra crispiness)
  • 2 tbsp dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
Autumn Spices
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.125 tsp ground cloves
Rich Pumpkin Wet Blend
  • 1 cup pure canned pumpkin puree (not pie mix)
  • 1.25 cups cultured buttermilk, room temperature
  • 0.33 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 2 large eggs, separated (yolks and whites)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Finishing & Gourmet Toppings
  • 0.5 cup toasted pecans, chopped
  • 0.5 cup pure amber maple syrup, warmed
  • 4 tbsp whipped cinnamon honey butter
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar, for dusting

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
  2. Separate the eggs. In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks, pumpkin puree, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth and combined.
  3. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with a hand mixer or whisk until soft peaks form (about 2 minutes).
  4. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the dry flour blend; stir gently until just combined. Fold in the whipped egg whites with a spatula until no white streaks remain.
  5. Preheat Belgian waffle maker thoroughly; brush grids lightly with butter or oil. Ladle 1/2 to 2/3 cup batter into the center, close lid, and bake for 4 to 5 minutes until steam stops and waffle is deep golden and crisp.
  6. Rest cooked waffles on a wire rack (never stack). Serve hot topped with whipped cinnamon honey butter, toasted pecans, and warm pure maple syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gCalcium: 140mgIron: 2.8mg

Notes

The addition of cornstarch combined with folding in whipped egg whites creates a dramatically crispy waffle exterior with an airy, cloud-like interior. Rest on a wire rack to preserve the crunch!

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