Few things are better on a weekend morning that a plate piled high with freshly made waffles drizzled with maple syrup. Creamy pumpkin, warm autumn spices and a handful of crunchy pecans are a sure way to upgrade your classic waffles. This recipe for Pumpkin Pecan Waffles will turn any morning into a celebration.
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While I love pancakes for me there is something extra special about waffles. Light and fluffy inside, golden and crispy on the outside and all of those little pockets that hold the perfect bite of melted butter and maple syrup waffles are just a bit more indulgent (be sure to look at my Decadent Chocolate Waffles as well!). If you want to go all out on the pumpkin for your brunch my Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer, Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread and Easy Pumpkin Spice Granola would go perfectly with these waffles.
Ingredients for Pumpkin Pecan Waffles
- all purpose flour
- baking powder
- ground cinnamon
- ground nutmeg
- ground cloves
- kosher salt
- buttermilk
- pumpkin puree
- vegetable oil
- brown sugar
- vanilla extract
- large eggs
- chopped pecans
How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Waffles
Preheat your waffle iron per manufacturer’s instructions. You will need 3 mixing bowls. In one bowl combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg,cloves and salt and whisk to combine. In another bowl whisk together buttermilk, pumpkin puree, egg yolks, vegetable oil, brown sugar and vanilla extract. In the last bowl beat the egg whites with an electric mixer into stiff peaks. Add the buttermilk mixture and chopped pecans to the flour mixture and stir to combine (there may be a few lumps, which is fine). Gently fold in the egg white mixture.
Brush the waffle iron with butter and add the batter using 1/3 cup (or more depending on your waffle iron) and cook per manufacturer’s instructions. Serve with butter, maple syrup or whipped cream.
How to Freeze Waffles
You can absolutely make these waffles ahead of time and freeze them for later. Allow the waffles to fully cool before transferring them to a freezer safe zip top storage bag, removing as much air from the bag as possible before sealing.These waffles will last in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat you can use the microwave, pop them in a 350 degree F oven for 10-12 minutes (great for reheating a large batch) or you can use your toaster.
If you like these Pumpkin Pecan Waffles be sure to take a look at some of my other recipes!
Cranberry White Chocolate Scones
Orange Pecan French Toast Casserole
Apple Scones with Maple Cinnamon Glaze
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Pumpkin Pecan Waffles
Equipment
- 1 waffle iron
- 3 large mixing bowls
- 1 large whisk
- 1 Hand Mixer
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 ⅓ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs yolks and whites separated
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron per manufacturer's instructions.
- You will need 3 mixing bowls. In one bowl combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg,cloves and salt and whisk to combine.
- In another bowl whisk together buttermilk, pumpkin puree, egg yolks, vegetable oil, brown sugar and vanilla extract. In the last bowl beat the egg whites with an electric mixer into stiff peaks.
- Add the buttermilk mixture and chopped pecans to the flour mixture and stir to combine (there may be a few lumps, which is fine). Gently fold in the egg white mixture.
- Brush the waffle iron with butter and add the batter using 1/3 cup (or more depending on your waffle iron) and cook per manufacturer's instructions. Serve with butter, maple syrup or whipped cream.
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Jake B says
I didn’t think it was possible to combine two of my favorite things in one dish! These pumpkin pecan waffles were amazing. Can’t wait to make these when my family is visiting. Thanks for the great recipe!
Amy Liu Dong says
I love waffles! One of the best I’ve tried eating! This recipe is the best!
Silvia says
Pumpkin and pecans are one of my favorite combinations and in these waffles, they shine! Your recipe is easy to follow with ingredients I had in my house, so making them was a breeze. I served them with whipped cream and maple syrup and they were heavenly. My kids loved them and asked for more.
Jamie says
Wow! My kind of waffle treat! Love the combination of Pumpkin and pecan to make this delicious-looking waffle! Kids will definitely love and enjoy eating this!