Fall is the perfect time to embrace warm, comforting flavors, and these Easy Pumpkin Pecan Waffles are the ultimate brunch treat. Bursting with the rich taste of pumpkin and the delightful crunch of toasted pecans, this recipe brings all the cozy vibes of the season right to your table. Whether you’re hosting a leisurely weekend brunch or just want to elevate your breakfast routine, these waffles are sure to become a favorite. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, you’ll have a stack of golden, aromatic waffles ready to enjoy in no time. Serve them with a drizzle of maple syrup, a dollop of whipped cream, or your favorite toppings, and watch as these flavorful waffles become an instant hit with family and friends.
Published October 9 2022, Updated October 13 2024
Why you’ll love these Pumpkin Pecan Waffles:
- Perfect Fall Flavor: The combination of pumpkin, warm spices, and crunchy pecans brings all the best flavors of the season together in every bite. It’s like a taste of autumn on your plate!
- Quick and Easy to Make: This recipe uses simple, pantry-friendly ingredients and requires minimal prep time, making it perfect for a cozy weekend brunch or even a weekday breakfast treat.
- Versatile and Customizable: These waffles can be dressed up or down to suit your tastes. Top them with maple syrup, whipped cream, caramel sauce, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert-style waffle!
What you will need to make these Pumpkin Pecan Waffles:
- All-purpose flour: Provides structure to the waffles, allowing them to hold their shape.
- Brown sugar: Adds sweetness and a subtle molasses flavor, enhancing the pumpkin spices.
- Baking powder: Helps the waffles rise, making them fluffy and light.
- Ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves: These spices create a warm, classic pumpkin spice flavor.
- Baking soda: Works with the buttermilk to help the waffles rise and brown.
- Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances the flavor of the spices.
- Eggs: Provide moisture and help bind the ingredients, contributing to the waffles’ texture.
- Buttermilk: Adds moisture, a slight tang, and helps make the waffles tender.
- Canned pumpkin: Gives the waffles their pumpkin flavor and adds moisture.
- Butter, melted: Adds richness and helps create a crisp texture on the outside.
- Nonstick cooking spray: Ensures the waffles don’t stick to the waffle iron.
- Roasted pecans: Add crunch and a contrast of flavors to complement the waffles.
How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Waffles
Start by preparing the dry ingredients. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, baking soda, salt, and ground cloves. This combination of dry ingredients lays the foundation for the warm, spiced flavors.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, beat the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla together. Once the wet ingredients are well-combined, gently fold in the canned pumpkin until just incorporated. The pumpkin adds moisture and a seasonal touch, while the butter contributes richness to the batter.
Next, combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture. Stir just until the batter is nearly smooth; a few small lumps are okay. Avoid overmixing, as it can lead to dense waffles.
Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C) to keep the waffles warm as you make them. Spray your waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray and preheat it. This helps prevent the batter from sticking and makes it easier to remove the waffles.
For an 8-inch round waffle iron, use about 1/3 cup of batter per waffle. Reduce the heat to its lowest setting and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the steam from the waffle iron subsides or the indicator light goes off. Open the iron and check if the waffles are light brown and still soft to the touch.
To achieve a crispy exterior, cook the waffles for a second round, checking after 1 minute, then again after 2 minutes to avoid over-browning. This double-cooking method helps create a perfectly crispy texture while keeping the inside tender.
If you’re making waffles for a group, place the finished waffles on a wire rack in a baking pan in the oven to keep them warm. This will help maintain their crispness without becoming soggy.
Serve the waffles with butter, warm maple syrup, and a generous sprinkle of whole roasted sweet and spicy pecans for a delightful crunch. Enjoy this cozy and flavorful breakfast treat!
Roasting the pecans matters
It only takes a few minutes to roast pecans, and it is well worth the results.
- Enhanced Flavor: Roasting brings out the rich, nutty flavor of the pecans, which pairs beautifully with the warm spices in the pumpkin waffles.
- Added Crunch: The roasted pecans provide a delightful crunch, creating a contrast with the soft texture of the waffles.
- Aromatic Appeal: Roasting the pecans releases their natural aroma, adding an inviting, toasty scent that enhances the overall eating experience.
By topping the waffles with roasted pecans, you get a flavorful, crunchy garnish that takes the dish to the next level. Drizzle some maple syrup over the pecans and enjoy the flavor!
How to roast pecans for these pumpkin waffles:
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup raw pecan halves
- Cooking spray
- A pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the pecans: Lightly coat the pecans with cooking spray to ensure even roasting. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt if desired.
- Spread on a sheet pan: Place the pecans on a baking sheet in a single layer. You can use a small section of the pan or line it with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Roast in the oven: Roast for 5-8 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Watch closely to avoid burning, as the small amount roasts quickly.
- Cool: Allow the pecans to cool on the pan. They’ll continue to crisp up as they cool.
How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Waffles
Start by preparing the dry ingredients. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, baking soda, salt, and ground cloves. This combination of dry ingredients lays the foundation for the warm, spiced flavors.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, beat the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla together. Once the wet ingredients are well-combined, gently fold in the canned pumpkin until just incorporated. The pumpkin adds moisture and a seasonal touch, while the butter contributes richness to the batter.
Next, combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture. Stir just until the batter is nearly smooth; a few small lumps are okay. Avoid overmixing, as it can lead to dense waffles.
Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C) to keep the waffles warm as you make them. Spray your waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray and preheat it. This helps prevent the batter from sticking and makes it easier to remove the waffles.
For an 8-inch round waffle iron, use about 1/3 cup of batter per waffle. Reduce the heat to its lowest setting and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the steam from the waffle iron subsides or the indicator light goes off. Open the iron and check if the waffles are light brown and still soft to the touch.
To achieve a crispy exterior, cook the waffles for a second round, checking after 1 minute, then again after 2 minutes to avoid over-browning. This double-cooking method helps create a perfectly crispy texture while keeping the inside tender.
If you’re making waffles for a group, place the finished waffles on a wire rack in a baking pan in the oven to keep them warm. This will help maintain their crispness without becoming soggy.
Serve the waffles with butter, warm maple syrup, and a generous sprinkle of whole roasted sweet and spicy pecans for a delightful crunch. Enjoy this cozy and flavorful breakfast treat!
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- Waffle Iron
Ingredients
Ingredients for Pumpkin Spice Waffles:
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 large eggs
- 1-1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1/2 cup Roasted pecans
Instructions
Instructions for Pumpkin Pecan Waffles:
- First, in a small mixing bowl whisk together the dry ingredients.1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Next, in a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla.Now, Gently fold in pumpkin puree into wet ingredients2 large eggs, 1-1/4 cups buttermilk, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring just until nearly smooth; a few small lumps may remain-do not over mix.
- Set oven to 200F , to keep waffles warm as you make them.
- Spray your waffle iron with a non-stick cooking spray before preheating it.Nonstick cooking spray
- For an 8″ round waffle iron, use about 1/3 cup batter. Reduce heat to lowest and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the iron stops steaming or light goes off.
- Open and check waffles, they will be light brown and still soft to touch
- Give waffles the 2nd round to crisp, checking after 1, and then 2 minutes, to not over-brown!
- If making for a crowd, keep warm on a wire rack in a pan in the oven. Serve with butter, warm maple syrup and top with whole spicy pecans. Enjoy!1/2 cup Roasted pecans
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Made this one, sans pecans due to an allergy in the family, and it was amazing! Perfect fall breakfast! Can only imagine what those sweet pecans would add, I’m sure it would be incredible!
Lauren,
I am so glad you enjoyed this! Thank you for sharing your enjoyment!!!!
Lauren,
So glad you like it! Thanks! Dina and Bruce
Your blog is impressive, thanks to the quality of your recipes & other content.
You are very kind. Thank you so much!
Best,
Dina and Bruce