Ingredients

  • FOR THE BACON MAPLE BUTTER:
  • 2 sticks Unsalted Butter, At Room Temperature
  • 8 slices Well Done Bacon, Chopped Finely
  • 3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
  • FOR THE PUMPKIN WAFFLES:
  • 2-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour
  • 1/3 cups Light Brown Sugar
  • 2-1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin
  • 6 Tablespoons Melted Butter

Method

  • For The Bacon Maple Butter:
  • In a stand up mixer, beat the butter and chopped bacon until combined. Add the syrup and mix well. Transfer to a small dish and keep in the fridge until ready to use.
  • For The Pumpkin Waffles:
  • Preheat the waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • In a medium-sized bowl sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and spices.
  • Whisk the eggs in a large bowl. Add the milk, buttermilk, pumpkin and butter. Whisk until smooth and well blended. Whisk in the dry ingredients until just smooth. Make sure that you don't over-work it.
  • Brush the waffle iron with canola oil or non-stick spray. Pour enough batter onto the waffle plate and spread to fill the space. Close the waffle maker and bake until golden and firm.
  • It's a good idea to keep a tray in a warm (250 F) oven and transfer the cooked waffles to it while you repeat with the remaining batter.
  • Serve waffles warm with a scoop of bacon butter on top and drizzled with extra maple syrup.
  • Recipe for Pumpkin Waffles with Bacon Maple Butter adapted from Epicurious.