Description
Irresistible Cider Pumpkin Waffles with Salted Maple Butter are the ultimate fall breakfast treat. They combine warm flavors of pumpkin and apple cider into fluffy waffles, crispy outside and tender inside. Topped with rich salted maple butter, these waffles satisfy sweet cravings and bring cozy autumn essence to your table. Perfect for lazy weekends or special brunches, this easy recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup fresh apple cider
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup salted butter (melted) + extra for topping
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and mix in pumpkin puree and apple cider.
- Stir in melted butter until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients; mix gently until just combined—lumps are okay.
- Grease the waffle maker lightly and pour in about half a cup of batter.
- Cook until golden brown, approximately five minutes.
- For salted maple butter, melt additional salted butter in a saucepan over low heat and stir in maple syrup until blended.
- Serve waffles warm drizzled with salted maple butter.
Notes
- For perfect Cider Pumpkin Waffles, ensure your batter isn’t overmixed; lumps are okay!
- Preheat your waffle iron properly for even cooking.
- Let the waffles cool slightly before serving to maintain their fluffiness and texture.
- Store leftover Cider Pumpkin Waffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat them in a toaster or oven to restore their crispiness.
- Can be made gluten-free by substituting regular flour with gluten-free all-purpose flour and ensuring gluten-free baking powder.
- Optional toppings include fresh apple slices, pears, whipped cream, chopped pecans or walnuts, cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle (65g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
