Slightly cool breeze. Falling leaves. Cozy pumpkin spice lattes. Yes. All the signs that fall season is finally here! What better post than a pumpkin inspired one?

I’m really not too fond of how pumpkin only comes out seasonal… I can literally eat it any time, any day. Summertime pumpkin ice cream. Winter pumpkin spice hot chocolate. It is one ingredient that knows how to find its place everywhere haha. I guess the good thing about its seasonal character is that it gives you that excitement where you look forward to the pumpkin patches and what not.

With pumpkin, especially pumpkin, I really feel that there is a difference when you use the homemade pumpkin puree. It is the real deal and it’s pure pumpkin. A whole pumpkin can last you the whole year, depending on the frequency that you bake or cook using pumpkin puree. Last year I changed it up and made two pumpkins which I have still not used up. I probably have a cup or two left. My step-by-step recipe for homemade pumpkin puree can be found here.

Some of my past pumpkin inspired recipes include:

Epic Pumpkin Cake 

Pumpkin Rice Krispies

Pumpkin Trifle

Pumpkin Cupcakes

Pumpkin Spice Homemade Ice-cream

Nutella Pumpkin Pie 

Pumpkin Lattes

Pumpkin Pie Milkshakes 

Pumpkin Pecan Waffles 

Ingredients 

• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Mix together the milk, pumpkin, eggs, oil, sugar, and vinegar
2. In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin spice, and salt
3. Combine both mixtures until incorporated (stir lightly)
4. Pour into your preheated waffle iron

Pecan Praline Syrup

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter (half a stick)
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat
2. Add in the evaporated milk, sugar, brown sugar, and lemon juice and heat until it boils
3. After about a minute, remove the pan from the heat
4. Stir in the baking soda until the foaming stops
5. Mix in your pecans and serve along with your waffles

Recipe adapted from Heather Likes Food