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 ingredients
2 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