Holiday Breakfast With Pumpkin Waffles

Pamper Guests With Delicious Breakfast Waffles and Cranberry Syrup

© Vicki F. Chavis

Oct 14, 2009

Everyone loves pumpkin, whether it's used in autumn decorations, as scary Halloween doorstops, or pureed and turned into delicious pumpkin pies, cakes, doughnuts or waffles.

Try a new recipe that promises to become an old family favorite. Not only simple to make, but full of the flavors that announce the arrival of fall and winter holiday seasons. Having the right tools to make pumpkin waffles includes a good waffle iron. Here are two good choices.

Krups Waffle Irons

Krups makes several different waffle irons, this particular one is the Krups Waffle Chef Belgian Waffle Maker found online at iKitchen. This waffle maker is rated 4-1/2 stars out of 5 and makes four crispy waffles in four minutes. The non-stick cooking plates prevent waffles from sticking and make cleanup easy. It regularly sells for $99 but iKitchen has it on sale for $39.99.

This convenient waffle iron works quickly and cleanly making Belgian waffles for breakfast, brunch or dessert.

Villaware Waffle Irons

For a holiday breakfast, brunch or dessert, the Uno Boat Waffle Iron found online at the Food Network Store makes two 6-inch long waffle boats which can be filled with fresh fruit, ice cream or any favorite topping. This waffle iron originally sold for $59.99 and received 4-1/2 stars out of 5. It is currently selling for $29.99 at the online Food Network Store.

Another perfect choice for serving up waffles at breakfast, brunch or dessert with it's unique boat shape and easy cleanup.

Easy Pumpkin Waffle Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/4 cups whole-wheat flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp allspice
• 1/2 tsp ginger
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups buttermilk (lowfat)
• 1 tsp orange peel zest
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 cup cooked pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup honey
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 Tbsp canola oil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 250° F. In a large bowl whisk together the dried goods: flours, sugar, powder, soda, allspice and ginger.
2. Combine buttermilk, orange peel, juice, pumpkin, eggs, honey, oil and vanilla together in a bowl.
3. Add buttermilk mixture to the dry flour mixture; whisk until smooth. Let the waffle batter stand for a few minutes.
4. Heat up waffle iron and then begin dropping mixture into it to cook. Store the cooked waffles in warm oven until ready to serve.

Make Easy Cranberry Syrup

Ingredients:

• 1 pkg fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup corn syrup
• 1/4 tsp almond extract

Directions:

1. Combine cranberries and 1/3 cup water in saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 10 mins or til cranberries pop, stirring frequently.
2. Add sugar and corn syrup to pan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil 10 mins or until mixture thickens, stirring constantly. Remove saucepan from heat.
3. Pour cranberry mixture into sieve, pressing berries to extract all juice. Cool completely.
4. When syrup has cooled completely, strain once more in wire mesh sieve. Press cranberries with back of spoon to extract all of juice.
5. Pour syrup into clean jar with lid and seal. Store in fridge for up to two months.

Entertain family and friends with a delicious holiday breakfast of pumpkin waffles and cranberry syrup. Easy waffle recipes can be used for breakfast, brunch or dessert. Happy Holidays!

For more holiday recipe ideas, try:

Brandy Cake Recipe and Chocolate Pastry

Cookies for Santa

Recipes for a Christmas Brunch

Holiday Cooking Recipes

Sauce Cranberry, Simple to Make, Delicious Topping

Pumpkin Patch, Make Pumpkin Waffles

Krups Belgian Waffle Iron

Cranberry Syrup, Easy Homemade Topping

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