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 Spice Homemade Ice-cream
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
- Mix together the milk, pumpkin, eggs, oil, sugar, and vinegar
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin spice, and salt
- Combine both mixtures until incorporated (stir lightly)
- 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
- Melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat
- Add in the evaporated milk, sugar, brown sugar, and lemon juice and heat until it boils
- After about a minute, remove the pan from the heat
- Stir in the baking soda until the foaming stops
- Mix in your pecans and serve along with your waffles
Recipe adapted from Heather Likes Food
Looks amazing! Perfect Fall breakfast!
Thank you! Yep, I’m in love with fall breakfasts :)
I am drooling looking at the pumpkin waffles!
Thanks, you should make some so you can taste them too!
I’m so happy it’s pumpkin season, once again! These look so delicious! :)
Same here, I love this season. Thank youu!
Oh yes, let the pumpkin love fest begin!! I love all things made with the humble orange squash and these WILL be made this weekend.
Haha glad you enjoy this fest as much as me! Enjoy the waffles, they are just perfect
My roommate announced tonight that she is making sweet potato pumpkin pancakes tomorrow for breakfast and I can’t wait. I will have to see how they do and compare them to this recipe….
Yum, sweet potato in pancakes should be a nice combo! Hope they turned out deelish :)