Pumpkin Waffles

 

Pumpkin season is still going strong here.  Today I made pumpkin waffles for brunch and served it with some Cinnamon Syrup that I had in the freezer.

Pumpkin Waffles

1/2 cup pumpkin
1 1/4 cup buttermilk
4 tbsp butter, melted
2 large eggs, separated
1/4 cup  brown sugar, packed
1 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1 dash nutmeg

Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.  In a larger bowl, combine pumpkin, egg yolks, melted butter and buttermilk.  Add in egg whites.  Gradually add in dry ingredients.  Bake as per waffle manufacturers instructions.

Makes 8 waffles

Cinnamon Syrup

1 cup light corn syrup
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tsp cinnamon
1 dash nutmeg
1 cup evaporated milk

In a large saucepan, mix together corn syrup, sugar, water and spices.  Bring to a boil for 3 minutes.  Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.  Stir in evaporated milk.  Serve warm