Description
Delight in these cozy Cider Pumpkin Waffles topped with rich Salted Maple Butter. Perfect for autumn mornings, these waffles combine warm spices, pumpkin puree, and spiced apple cider batter for a flavorful twist on a classic breakfast treat. The browned butter and salted maple butter add a gourmet touch, making every bite comforting and indulgent.
Ingredients
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Waffle Batter
- 6 tbsp Land O Lakes® Salted Butter
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cups spiced apple cider
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Salted Maple Butter
- 6 tbsp Land O Lakes® Salted Butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Brown the Butter and Mix Wet Ingredients: Add 6 tablespoons butter to a medium pot over medium heat. Allow the butter to brown for 2-3 minutes, stirring often until it smells toasted. Remove from heat and pour into a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the pumpkin puree, spiced apple cider, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, and kosher salt to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; a few lumps are okay. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Prepare Salted Maple Butter: While the batter rests, combine 6 tablespoons salted butter, ½ cup maple syrup, and a pinch of flaky sea salt in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and set aside.
- Cook the Waffles: Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Pour the batter into the waffle iron and cook waffles until golden and crisp, following your waffle iron’s timing guidelines.
- Serve: Serve the warm waffles topped generously with the prepared salted maple butter and additional maple syrup if desired. Enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly spiced apple cider or warm your cider with a cinnamon stick and cloves for extra aroma.
- You can substitute canned pumpkin puree if fresh is unavailable.
- Allowing the batter to rest helps develop the flavors and ensures lighter waffles.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup in the butter to suit your sweetness preference.
- If you don’t have a waffle iron, a griddle or nonstick skillet can be used, cooking pancakes instead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle with butter
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
