Pumpkin Pie Waffles

These lowfat waffles contain no oil. The batter combines pumpkin, brown sugar, egg, milk and flour with spices.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup pure pumpkin (not prepared pumpkin pie mix)
• 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Directions:

In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt. Whisk to blend. In a small bowl combine the milk, pumpkin, sugar and egg. Whisk to blend. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Preheat waffle iron according to manufacture directions. Put 1/4 cup batter (or as directed) in the center of the grid. Close iron and cook until the steam starts to subside, about 5-7 minutes. Open iron and remove waffle. Repeat with remaining batter. If desired serve with butter and maple syrup. Cooked waffles can be kept warm, covered, in a 300F oven.

Number of Servings: 8

Notes from the Cook: Very easy recipe for that special day. To go "over the top," serve with hot apple cider.