Pumpkin waffles with apple cider syrup

Ok, so lately I have been on a strike where I don't like making things that come from a box anymore. Let's all admit it, food tastes MUCH better when it is completely made from scratch. As I was surfing the web for pumpkin recipes for fall, I stumbled across this little gem. This recipe is my favorite so far! If I could eat one thing for the rest of my life, these would be it. Please at least try making these, it's worth it my friends!!!!

Pumpkin waffles:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup canned pumpkin or canned sweet potatoes
• 2 cups milk
• 4 eggs, separated
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions:

1. Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
2. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, salt, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, stir together the pumpkin, milk, and egg yolks. Whip the egg whites in a clean dry bowl until soft peaks form.
3. Stir the flour mixture and 1/4 cup melted butter to the pumpkin mixture, stirring just to combine. Use a whisk or rubber spatula to fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the batter, stirring gently until incorporated. Fold in the remaining egg whites. Cook waffles according to manufacturer's instructions.

Apple Cider Syrup:

• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions:

To make the syrup, stir together the sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Stir in the apple cider and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until mixture begins to boil; boil until the syrup thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the 2 tablespoons of butter until melted. Serve warm.

ENJOY!!!!!