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!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, and brown sugar.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add the milk, pumpkin puree, and melted butter to the eggs and whisk until thoroughly combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and begins to bubble, about 5 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the syrup from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 9

Serve the waffles hot with a generous drizzle of hot cider syrup on top. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1054.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1887.0

Total Fat 73.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 533.8mg	0%
Sodium 2410.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 253.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.2g	0%
Total Sugars 44.8g
Protein 52.9g	0%

Vitamin D 243.0IU	0%
Calcium 668.8mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 1523.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.9%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 53.9%