Soft and Fluffy Homemade Pumpkin Waffles

By Rebecca St. Clair

Soft and fluffy homemade pumpkin waffles, are seriously delicious! Simple to make, using ingredients you probably have in your kitchen right now!

If you have a partial can of pumpkin left over from making a pumpkin pie and are trying to find some new ways to use it. This is your recipe!

How to make fluffy waffles

These pumpkin waffles have the perfect light and fluffy waffle texture and the flavour is amazing! A perfect warm and cozy fall breakfast.

These waffles get their extremely soft and fluffy texture from separating the eggs. Beat the egg whites until light and fluffy then fold them into the waffle batter. So much lightness and air!

Toppings for homemade pumpkin waffles

Waffles, in general, lend themselves to a myriad of different toppings. You can even have sweet or savoury toppings!

The classic big stack of pumpkin waffles is served with butter melting on top, a few chopped roasted pecans, and a generous amount of fresh maple syrup! Some other options you may want to try are,

• Fresh cut berries with a dusting of icing sugar and a dollop of whipping cream
• Cinnamon sugar
• Apple sauce and a simple vanilla icing drizzle
• Yogurt, nuts, and honey
• A simple fruit sauce.
• Banana and Nutella

What to serve along side your pumpkin waffles?

Waffles are often served at breakfast. We usually serve our waffles alone, with butter and maple syrup on top. If you are having a slow weekend breakfast, some perfect pairings are,

• eggs
• bacon, sausage, or ham
• hashbrowns
• fruit
• yogurt and nuts

Or any combination of the above!

How to keep pumpkin waffles warm

If you are making a big batch of waffles to feed a crowd, you will need to keep them warm.

Preheat your oven to 200 °F (90 °C). Place the waffles spread out on a cookie sheet in the oven. You may need to turn them over once or twice if they are in there for a longer period of time.

This will keep your waffles warm while you cook the rest in the waffle iron!

How to store homemade pumpkin waffles

These homemade pumpkin waffles store very well. They are a great recipe to make ahead and serve warm any day of the week.

Fridge

Allow the waffles to cool to room temperature. Cover completely in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Freezer

To freeze homemade pumpkin waffles,

• Allow them to cool to room temperature.
• Place the waffles, in a single layer, on a lined baking sheet and freeze them for 1-2 hours.
• Transfer to a freezer bag or airtight container.
• Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• When ready for use, pop a single waffle right into the toaster to reheat.

Homemade pumpkin waffles without a waffle iron

Yes, you gan enjoy this recipe even if you don’t have a waffle iron! This batter works perfectly as pancake batter.

Cook the batter on some preheated medium-low pans or a skillet for about 2 minutes or until lightly golden on the bottom and set around the edges. Flip and cook one minute more on the other side.

Ingredients for Homemade Pumpkin Waffles

2 cups all-purpose flour 300 g

3 teaspoons baking powder 15 g

1 teaspoon salt 5 g

1 teaspoon cinnamon 3 g

3 eggs, separated

1 ¾ cups milk 425 ml

¼ cup oil 60 ml

2/3 cup puréed pumpkin (canned or homemade) 160 ml

Toppings of choice

Method

1. Preheat your waffle iron.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. Separate the eggs and whip the egg whites until they hold a stiff peak.

4. In a separate bowl, mix together the egg yolks, milk, oil, and pumpkin purée.

5. Stir the wet and dry ingredients together, but do not overmix.

6. Gently fold in the egg whites, until everything is just incorporated. A few little puffs of egg white throughout is fine.

7. Grease waffle iron, if necessary.

8. Spoon batter onto the waffle iron and cook according to the directions of your waffle iron, or until you start to see it steaming.

9. Serve hot, with toppings of choice!

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