Fluffy Homemade Pumpkin Waffles with Spiced Maple Glaze
I am so glad you are here to make these Fluffy Homemade Pumpkin Waffles. This recipe delivers the perfect crisp exterior and light, airy interior, packed with warm pumpkin spice flavor. We finish them with a simple spiced maple glaze for a truly satisfying fall breakfast or weekend brunch treat.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 6 large waffles 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, plus more for the waffle iron
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Spiced Maple Glaze:
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s directions. Lightly brush the grids with melted butter or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. This ensures the spices are evenly distributed.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and the 1/2 cup of melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a whisk or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine. Overmixing develops gluten, which makes waffles tough.
- Prepare the Spiced Maple Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup and the glaze spices (cinnamon and nutmeg). Heat over low heat until warm, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
- Cook the waffles: Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron, using the amount recommended for your specific iron to fill the grids. Close the lid and cook until the steam stops escaping and the waffle is golden brown and crisp, usually 4 to 6 minutes.
- Carefully remove the waffle and place it on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to keep it crisp while you cook the remaining batter.
- Serve your crispy pumpkin waffles immediately, drizzled generously with the warm Spiced Maple Glaze.
Notes
- For make-ahead waffles, cool them completely on a wire rack, then freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring them to a freezer bag. Reheat in a toaster or oven for crispness.
- If you want extra crispy waffles, brush the waffle iron with a little extra melted butter before each batch.
- You can substitute buttermilk for regular milk to add a slight tanginess to the flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 95mg