Pumpkin-Chipotle Waffles

Name: Pumpkin-Chipotle Waffles
Ingredients: 1 cup maple syrup; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Large pinch fine salt; Pinch cayenne; 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon fine salt; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree; 1/3 cup vegetable oil, plus more for brushing waffle iron; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 large egg plus 1 large egg white; Soft unsalted butter for serving, optional; 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas); Special equipment: waffle iron (preferably Belgian style)

19 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

1 cup maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Large pinch fine salt
Pinch cayenne
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
1/3 cup vegetable oil, plus more for brushing waffle iron
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 large egg plus 1 large egg white
Soft unsalted butter for serving, optional
1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
Special equipment: waffle iron (preferably Belgian style)

Directions

1

For the syrup: Whisk together the maple syrup, cinnamon, salt and cayenne in a small saucepan.
2

Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and whisk until the cinnamon is dissolved, about 1 minute.
3

Remove from the heat and stir in the orange zest.
4

Cover and keep warm.
5

For the waffles: Preheat a waffle maker to medium-high.
6

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, chipotle powder, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl.
7

Whisk together the buttermilk, pumpkin puree, oil, sugar, egg and white.
8

Pour the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture and gently stir until just incorporated (it's ok if there are lumps).
9

Lightly brush the top and bottom of the waffle iron with oil.
10

Fill each section about three-quarters of the way full (there should still be some waffle iron showing).
11

Close and cook until the waffles are golden brown and slightly crisp, 6 to 10 minutes.
12

Keep the waffles warm in the oven or covered with foil on a plate while you cook the remaining batter.
13

Serve the waffles with butter, drizzle with the orange syrup and sprinkle with the pepitas.