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Jennifer Lewis

Crispy Spiced Pumpkin Belgian Waffles

The ultimate cozy fall breakfast! These homemade spiced pumpkin Belgian waffles boast ultra-crispy, deeply caramelized golden exteriors with light, fluffy, cloud-like interiors infused with real pumpkin puree, warm autumn spices, and topped with melting cinnamon honey butter and pure maple syrup.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 waffles (large Belgian style)
Calories: 395

Ingredients
  

all-purpose flour
cornstarch
light brown sugar
baking powder
baking soda
fine sea salt
ground cinnamon
ground ginger
ground nutmeg
ground cloves
pure pumpkin puree
whole buttermilk
large eggs, separated
unsalted butter, melted
pure vanilla extract
raw pecans, toasted
pure maple syrup
cinnamon honey butter

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 395kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 4gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 6800IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 3.4mg

Notes

• Cornstarch is Mandatory: Replacing two tablespoons of flour with cornstarch inhibits excess gluten formation and creates the delightfully crispy, shatteringly delicate crust that Belgian waffles are famous for.n• Whipping Egg Whites: Separating the eggs and whipping the whites to stiff peaks introduces billions of micro air bubbles, counteracting the natural density and moisture of pumpkin puree to keep the waffles wonderfully light and airy.n• Wire Rack Oven Rest: Never stack hot waffles on top of each other! Always rest them in a single layer on an elevated wire rack in a warm 200°F oven to allow steam to escape while maintaining crispness.

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