Nutty Pumpkin Waffles

We all really enjoyed these delicious waffles for Jared's birthday breakfast. Hope you enjoy them as mush as we did. Don't be scared of the pumpkin in the maple syrup--it's delicious!

Nutty Pumpkin Waffles



2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs
1 3/4 cups milk
1/2 cup LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
3/4 cup chopped nuts

1 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1. COMBINE flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, ginger and nutmeg in large bowl. Combine egg yolks, milk and pumpkin in medium bowl; mix well. Add to flour mixture. Stir in butter. Beat egg whites in small mixer bowl until soft peaks form. Gently fold into pumpkin mixture.
2. PREHEAT waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions. Depending on size of waffle iron, pour 1/2 cup to 1 1/2 cups batter onto hot iron. Generously sprinkle with nuts. Bake for 4 to 5 minutes or until steaming stops. Repeat with remaining batter and nuts. Serve with Pumpkin Maple Sauce.
3. HEAT 1 cup maple syrup, 3/4 cup LIBBY'S® 100 Percent Pure Pumpkin and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon in small saucepan until warm.