PUMPKIN WAFFLES WITH PUMPKIN MAPLE SAUCE

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs, separated
1/2 cup 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 3/4 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
3/4 cup nuts, chopped
Pumpkin Maple Sauce (recipe follows)

Combine flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, ginger and nutmeg in large bowl.

Combine egg yolks, pumpkin and milk in medium bowl; mix well. Add to flour mixture. Stir in butter.

Beat egg whites in small mixer bowl at high speed until soft peaks form. Gently fold into pumpkin mixture.

Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions. Depending on size of waffle iron, pour 1/2 cup to 1 1/2 cups batter onto hot iron. Generously sprinkle with nuts. Bake for 4 to 5 minutes or until steaming stops. Repeat with remaining batter & nuts. Serve with Pumpkin Maple Sauce.

PUMPKIN MAPLE SAUCE:
Heat 3/4 cup LIBBY'S 100% Pure Pumpkin, 1 cup maple syrup and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon in small saucepan until warm.

Servings: 8