Pumpkin Waffles with Maple Walnut Cream Syrup

Pumpkin Waffles that are crunchy on the outside and fluffy and tender on the inside doused with warm and decadent maple walnut cream syrup!

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Boy! How time flies!  I just can't get over that it's almost Thanksgiving and the end of the year is around the corner.  It really seemed to sneak up on me this year.  Did that happen to anyone else?

I'm sure that you all have your Thanksgiving menu planned but what are you going to serve for breakfast that day?  Not many give that one much thought because we are all so swamped with getting the turkey in the oven, and cooking all the sides and pies that breakfast is just something that has to get done, and fast!

Luckily, I've got something for that is is easy to make and tastes great.  You could even say that this is a Make-Ahead Meal.  Love those!  If you have time this Sunday I would highly suggest making these Pumpkin Waffles with Maple Walnut Cream Syrup, and then freezing some for Thanksgiving morning.  All you have to do then is pull out the waffles and pop them in the toaster and heat up the syrup in the microwave and voila! breakfast is served.  I'm sure you've all had a toaster waffle before, right?  Well, this is just a homemade version of that, but oh so much better!

PUMPKIN WAFFLES WITH MAPLE WALNUT CREAM SYRUP

Waffles that are worth waking up for!

Slightly crispy edges.

Golden waffled surfaces.

Soft and fluffy on the inside, soaked through with maple walnut cream syrup and melted butter.

And that moment when you bite into it and the warm spices and pumpkin flavor bursts in your mouth…

It’s just a little bit of food heaven right there.

So let me tell you about these waffles.  With an easy to make batter these toasty and fluffy waffles, bursting with warm spices and pumpkin flavors, will be on your table in no time.  

Oh the waffles!  They are heaven on a plate.  I just love the texture of these waffles.  A little crunchy on the outside and fluffy and tender on the inside.  And the flavor....just so warm and comforting.  They are just the perfect fall and winter breakfast treat.  AND let's not forget the star of the dish; the warm and decadent maple walnut cream syrup!  Ohmergawd!  This is a must have with this dish so don't skip it. Trust me when I say that I wanted to lick every drop of the leftover syrup right out of the pitcher.  It's that good....you'll thank me later! 

So I hope you make this incredibly delicious dish part of your Fall breakfast tradition.  It's the perfect holiday meal.

Enjoy!

Pumpkin Waffles with Maple Walnut Cream Syrup

makes 12 waffles

Waffles:

4 cups all purpose flour

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 Tbsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

4 eggs, lightly beaten

3 cups milk

1 15oz can pumpkin (not pie filling)

1/4 cup butter, melted

Maple Walnut Cream Syrup:

1 Tbsp. butter

3/4 cup chopped walnuts

1 1/2 cups maple syrup

1/2 cup heavy cream

In a large bowl stir together the dry ingredients for the waffles.  Then add the wet ingredients and stir just until everything is moistened and combined.  Your batter will be slightly lumpy.

Next up, make the Maple Walnut Cream Syrup.  In a medium sauce pan melt the butter over medium heat.  Add the walnuts and cook and stir 1-2 minutes until toasted.  Add in the maple syrup and the cream and heat through another few minutes.  Pour into a pitcher for serving.

Heat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's directions.  Spray the iron with cooking spray and then add your batter (based upon the suggestions from the manufacturer) and close the lid.  Once the steam has stopped coming from your waffle iron the waffles should be done.  Use a fork to life the waffle off the griddle and place on a sheet pan.  Keep waffles warm in a 300 degree oven while preparing remaining waffles.  Serve warm with Maple Walnut Cream Syrup.

To Make Ahead:  Prepare your waffles as directed above, except, cool waffles completely on a wire rack.  Place waffles in between sheets of waxed paper in a freezer bag and freeze up to 2 months.  The Maple Walnut Cream Syrup will store in the refrigerator up to 1 week.  To serve, remove waffles from the freezer and reheat in a toaster.  Microwave the syrup about 1 1/2 minutes until heated through, stirring every 30 seconds to prevent scorching.  Serve.

adapted from Better Homes & Gardens 100 Best Pumpkin Recipes 2019 publication