It is that time of year again- hurray! Pumpkin eating is in the air as soon as my calendar flips to September. If there is a better fall ingredient in the world, I don’t know what it is! I couldn’t wait to whip out the waffle iron so I could make a yummy batch of my Spiced Pumpkin Waffles.
The kids were all smiles and hovered around my waffle iron the entire time, impatiently waiting for their waffles to be cooked. The house smelled of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. As each waffle hit the hot iron, our house smelled like pumpkin pie.
No waffle house would be complete without a fresh batch of orange juice. These are our favorite juice glasses and come from my grocery store indulgence. The bottles are those little frappe coffees that you can get in the cooler. These little drinks are my treat to myself if I stay under budget on the groceries. After I drink them, I peel the labels off and put them in the dishwasher after my little treat. If one should break, it just gives me an excuse to indulge the next time I am at the grocery store. Aren’t they just perfect for little hands?
These waffles were not just for us though. They were too delicious to not share. My grandfather has been very ill and had an operation last week. He just came home from the hospital and I knew that a stack of these waffles and a heartfelt card from each of the kids would really brighten his day.
I love how anything can become a present… even a stack of pumpkin waffles. These were wrapped in parchment paper on top of an antique platter and tied with a masculine bow. I tucked in some magazines that would have made it into our recycle bin, for reading material for my grandma. The days can be so long when you have to be home so I know she appreciated this small gesture.
If you are the praying type, please say a prayer for a swift recovery for him! It would mean the world to me! In exchange, I will share with you our pumpkin waffle recipe!
Deliciously Spiced Pumpkin Waffles
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch salt
2 eggs
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 2/3 cups milk
4 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in large bowl. In a second bowl, add eggs, sugar, pumpkin, milk, and butter; beat well. Gently fold in the flour mixture. Spoon in about 3/4 cup of batter into the waffle iron. Cook each waffle for 4-5 minutes. This recipe makes approximately 5 waffles on my waffle iron.
Additional Notes- I double this recipe to make an extra batch to freeze or when entertaining. Make sure to spray your waffle iron well with nonstick spray or these will stick to the waffle iron and make a big mess. Also, be sure to leave these on at least four to five minutes. If you try to take them off sooner than that, they will not taste as good or set up as nicely.
What is your favorite fall food? Feel free to share your recipes or a link to one of your family favorites!
These sound soooo good! My son has been in the hospital for two weeks and I think these will be a perfect welcome home treat for him as he adores anything with pumpkin!
Sending warm thoughts and prayers for your Grandfather!
Sincerely,
Dawn S
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Yum! These sound so good. I will definitely have to make them soon. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
I love everything about fall in the kitchen…pumpkin, egg nog, and all things cinnamony.
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I've been experimenting with waffles and veggie combos for my picky little boy. I'll be sure to give this one a try.
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Sounds delish. My favorite thing about fall is all things squash — butternut, spaghetti and acorn. Had the first batch of spaghetti squash last night…bake and add olive oil, parmesan cheese, sea salt and black pepper. Mmm.
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YUMMO!!! I love all things pumpkin. Our mornings are already getting chilly so these will be a welcome treat.
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Pumpkin bread, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin anything!
I also have a really yummy looking recipe for gingerbread pancakes that I'm waiting for a nice fall morning to make.
Thanks for sharing. I'll be adding these waffles to the list!
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Those sound super yummy! I'm not quite ready to give up on summer yet though! But when I'm ready to embrace fall, I just might make these!
Just prayed for your grandparents! It's hard when your grandparents are not doing well…my own grandparents are in failing health. I'm sure you're glad you are nearby though! My grandparents are 2000 miles away!
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I'm thinking this woud make an excellent pancake as well. I'm definitely going to try it!
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Sending my thoughts to your Grandfather and your family!
~Liz
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My husband takes his breakfast to work and I use those same bottles to send his orange juice to go. They work great!
Prayed for your grandpa!
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I hope that your grandfather makes a speedy recovery, but I am sure that after those delish waffles he has a huge smile on his face!
I know what you mean–I can feel the Fall in the air even here in Georgia and it is wonderful. I like to knit and bake as soon as the air begins to get even a bit chilly. I already started a knitting project and I will definitely be making these pumpkin waffles soon! Thank you for the recipe!
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And the pumpkin foods begin! Gosh I love pumpkin flavored anything!
Will pray for your grandfather- what a lovely gift you sent along to him- cards and waffles would brighten my day as well!
You just gave me an idea to add some pumpkin flavor to our favorite baked french toast. I cannot wait to try this!!!! here's the link to the french toast…http://craftyscafe.blogspot.com/2009/05/make-this-monday-51809.html
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Hi Amy! These sound delicious! I cannot wait to try the recipe! I just prayed for your grandparents. You are so sweet to think of them!
My favorite fall food would be when we start harvesting our apples and I make caramel apples dipped in chopped nuts! Yummy!
Blessings!!!!
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Oh, you must make these all year round! I love autumn……oh and pumpkin too! My little one still eats pure pumpkin puree (and she's 2). We always make pumpkin waffles and freeze them for a quick and veggie filled breakfast. She hasn't yet tasted syrup….but oh, combine with real warm maple syrup. MMM….I'm hungry now.
Prayers said for your Grandfather and I hope he has an extra sweet Grandparent's Day coming up!
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Looks GOOD! Just printed it off to give it a try. I buy pumpkin by the case at Aldis in the fall to enjoy all winter long!!! Such a nutritious food, too!!!!!
Heather
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We are going to have to add these to our menu this week. Like you mentioned on twitter, would be amazing with my apple cider syrup! YUM!
Whenever the season changes I am ready for a new kind of food. With the start of summer I love crisp, cool things and lots of grilling. Now that fall is on it's way I am ready for some comfort food!
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Gosh those look good and I am really thinking I need a Belgian waffle maker
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I made these this morning. Very pumpkiny – but all that nutmeg was too overpowering. The waffles were also pretty dense/wet even after being on the iron for the suggested time. They tasted good (aside from the nutmeg issue), but I'm going to stick with my current favorite – The Ultimate Pumpkin Waffle. It takes a little more time to make them, but they're mindblowing.
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Adam- Waffle irons vary and my Belgian Waffle Maker takes four to five minutes. The nutmeg could always be cut in half and adjust the time to your waffle maker's needed length of time. These also reheat like a dream!
I will take a peek at your recipe though!! Thanks so much for giving the waffles a try!
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Thanks for the recipe!!! I may have to make some for dinner, fall is my favorite time of year, just because of all the pumpkin!
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These look amazing. I've tried something very similar but I used Pumpkin Spice Silk soymilk instead of the puree….so yummy!
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This might be a silly question, but could this batter be used to make pancakes instead of waffles? Don't get me wrong, I love waffles—just don't have a waffle iron. Thanks!
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http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Double-Layer-Pumpkin-Cheesecake/Detail.aspx
I love making this recipe for Pumpkin Cheesecake; it combines several of my fiance's favorite desserts into one awesome dish and it's the one thing that I can make that will work for family Thanksgiving dinners.
Thanks for sharing your waffle recipe; I'll definitely be making that soon for a surprise breakfast…
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I love the squash that is available and in season. My favorites are butternut and acorn squashes. Baked with simple olive oil, salt and pepper and garnished with a touch of brown sugar (at least for the acorn squash) and I am in Autumn heaven.
P.S. Consider another prayer offered in your grandfather's behalf.
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YUMMY! Will try it out this weekend! Thanks for the recipe! Cheers, Julie
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These are GREAT!!
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I will say a prayer for your Grandpa (and family) now and each time I make these!! They sound yummy!! God Bless!!
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WOW this is just too yummy. Making it this weekend. Thank you so much!!
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Amy Reply:
November 18th, 2010 at 7:43 am
I hope you like them, Alexis. They are a family favorite here too!
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