Pumpkin Spiced Waffles With Cinnamon Caramel Syrup

It isn't fall without pumpkin and your day can't start without breakfast, right? Begin a crisp autumn morning on the right foot, with a hot cup of coffee and a stack of these delicious pumpkin spice waffles! These waffles are made with pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice, then topped with a cinnamon caramel syrup that's so good, you'll want to enjoy it on everything from pancakes to cinnamon rolls. You could honestly just eat the topping with a spoon, but the crispy, fluffy waffles are perfect for soaking it all up. Add chopped pecans or other nuts to add a little crunch and whipped cream for the perfect finish.

Ingredients

For the Syrup:

• 2 cups brown sugar
• 3/4 cup salted butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Waffles:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Optional:

• Whipped cream
• Chopped pecans