Pumpkin Spice Waffles

Am I the only one itching for fall??  I don't know what it is about this year, maybe because we have a little one, but I am so ready.  Yes, tomorrow is officially fall, but weather wise it doesn't feel like it.  Come on summer weather, move on out so the weather will be in the 60's.  Grant it, we have a had a few days that felt like fall which was wonderful.  I would take Vivy out in her swing and we would stay outside for over an hour. We have her swing in the corner of the backyard and I'm planning on setting up a little area for us to sit by a fire once the weather becomes cooler.  I found this fire pit that I'm going to get and hoping World Market still has chairs similar to this.  Maybe put some string lights in the trees.  I think it would make a nice little oasis.

I've already stopped by Starbucks and got me a Carmel Apple Spice.

Fall in your mouth people!  Plus, its non-caffeinated if you don't drink caffeinated beverages.

Anyway, I was on Pinterest this morning and came across a recipe for Pumpkin Waffles with Apple Cider Syrup that sounded delicious.  I knew I had to go to the grocery store while little bit was napping I thought I would pick up the ingredients.  Well, I detoured to Home Goods first to check out their fall decor and came across an already prepared pumpkin spice waffle/pancake mix.  Score!  I like to make this as simple as possible now.  I knew I wanted to make the apple cider syrup which was a wise decision.  The BEST SYRUP EVER!!!  Seriously.  It screams fall!

Pumpkin Waffles/Pancakes (If you want to make mixture yourself)

Makes 6 servings.

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 2 cups milk
• 4 eggs, separated

• 1/4 cup butter, melted
  
  

  Apple Cider Syrup:

  
  

  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter

  Directions

  1. Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
  2. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, salt, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, stir together the pumpkin, milk, and egg yolks. Whip the egg whites in a clean dry bowl until soft peaks form.
  3. Stir the flour mixture and 1/4 cup melted butter to the pumpkin mixture, stirring just to combine. Use a whisk or rubber spatula to fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the batter, stirring gently until incorporated. Fold in the remaining egg whites. Cook waffles according to manufacturer's instructions.
  4. To make the syrup, stir together the sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Stir in the apple cider and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until mixture begins to boil; boil until the syrup thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the 2 tablespoons of butter until melted. Serve warm.
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  I adjusted the serving size to 2 since I was the only one eating the waffle.  I seriously could have eatin' two of those suckers.  I had some left over batter that I think I may try out pancakes in the morning.   Although,  I'm the worst pancake maker ever!  I'm thankful we have a Belgium waffle maker :)

  
  

  Happy Fall Y'all!!!!