Pumpkin Waffles with Apple-Cranberry Relish

These pumpkin waffles are served with an apple-cranberry relish that features maple syrup and chopped pecans. They're perfect for a fall or winter breakfast.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 1222 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 3 large Granny Smith apples
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.75 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans
• 0.5 cup pumpkin puree
• 0.25 cup orange juice
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 cup canola oil
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 1.5 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 1.5 cups low-fat buttermilk
• 0.75 cup maple syrup, divided
• 0.5 cup butter, for serving

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

To make the Apple-Cranberry Relish: Peel, core, and chop the apples into 1/4-inch pieces. Combine the chopped apples, 3 tablespoons butter, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, vanilla, orange juice, and 1/2 cup maple syrup in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Add the cranberries and cook 5-10 minutes until apples are tender and cranberries have softened.

Step 2

Remove apples and cranberries using a slotted spoon and set aside in a bowl. Simmer the apple syrup mixture until thick, about 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1/4 cup maple syrup. Add the pecans and orange zest (if desired) to the apple-cranberry mixture.

Step 3

Mix the eggs, buttermilk, canola oil, and pumpkin puree in a bowl, beating well. Combine the pastry flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Stir the flour mixture into the pumpkin mixture and mix until thoroughly combined. The batter should be pourable; add a tablespoon more buttermilk if necessary.

Step 4

Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.

Step 5

Cook waffles according to manufacturer's instructions. Serve hot, topped with butter and apple-cranberry relish, with spiced apple syrup on the side.