Pumpkin Waffles

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Now stop looking—these pumpkin waffles are the greatest! They are fluffy on the inside and have a crisp exterior. Celebrate autumn with pumpkin puree and toasty spices. Prepared with pumpkin puree and warm spices, to celebrate the arrival of autumn.

Pumpkin Puree

Canned pumpkin puree works best for this recipe. Not only is it quick and convenient, but canned pumpkin puree promises consistency in texture, moisture, and sweetness. Plus, unlike many canned goods, most brands don’t add any extra flavorings or preservatives, allowing the taste of the pumpkin to speak for itself.

For a shortcut, you could even use canned pumpkin pie filling, although you will have little control over the spice content and sweetness of the final product (more information below).

Waffles may not be the healthiest food out there. Still, by using pumpkin puree in this waffle batter, you are packing in some extra nutrients like potassium, vitamin A, and iron – the perfect excuse for second helpings! 

Belans Spices 

Cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger are quintessential fall spices that, when combined, are irresistible. They work brilliantly with the pumpkin in this recipe, creating a deliciously fragrant waffle with a real comfort factor.

You could always bulk up the spice quantities to create your own mix for use in these Pumpkin Waffles, our Belans Spice blend which includes all of the ingredients you need to make this recipe.

If preparing your own spice mixture for this recipe, simply store your mix in an airtight container where it will keep for up to 1 year.

Key Ingredients You’ll Need

These waffles are perfectly delicious smothered in maple syrup, but if you would like to jazz them up a little there are plenty of things you can do.

Consider adding nuts, fresh fruits, whipped cream, peanut butter, and yogurt, or pair it with your favorite sausage or protein.

• Flour – All-purpose flour is all you need.
• Pumpkin Puree – When you are preparing these waffles, you need to make sure that you use real pumpkin puree or pumpkin that has been canned. You should also be mindful to not mistakenly grab the pumpkin pie filling because it includes a larger quantity of sugar and spices.
• Baking powder – Use baking powder as a leavening agent to help the waffles rise and make it airy. 
• Sugar – Feel free to use brown sugar, cane sugar, or granulated white sugar. 
• Kosher Salt – Both enhances the flavor and balances the sweetness of the waffles.
• Eggs – Eggs are utilized to not only provide the batter with a rich flavor but also to bind it together. 
• Milk – Use the milk of your choice.
• Vegetable oil – You can use canola or any type of neutral oil that has no taste. This will help the waffles to be crispy on the outside while remaining soft on the inside. 
• Belans Used for Pumpkin Spice. These waffles have the perfect combination of spices to give them that warming, comforting, autumnal flavor. Our Belans spice has everything you need to make these waffles.

Sprinkling some chopped walnuts over the top will add a tantalizing crunch, while sliced apples or even apple compote will amp up the sweetness.

If you’d like to enjoy your waffles for dessert, they go beautifully with some fresh whipped cream or a scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream.

Tips and Tricks

To avoid your Pumpkin Waffles sticking to the plates, make sure that your waffle iron is nice and hot before you add in your batter.

Be sure to apply either butter or cooking spray before adding the batter.

If the plates aren’t hot enough, the middle will still be raw when you open them, causing the top and bottom of your waffles to separate.

To test the heat, just sprinkle a few drops of water onto the bottom plate. They should steam for just a second or two before the water evaporates. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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