Recipe: Pumpkin and Raisin Waffles (food processor and waffle iron)

PUMPKIN AND RAISIN WAFFLES

2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups California raisins
1 1/2 cups milk, divided use
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 cup cooked or canned pumpkin
Maple syrup (for serving)

Heat waffle iron. Sift flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt sift together into mixing bowl. Set aside.

Beat egg whites until stiff and set aside.

In food processor, combine egg yolks, raisins and 3/4 cup milk. Process until raisins are chopped.

Add egg yolk mixture to dry ingredients with remaining milk, melted butter and pumpkin. Mix just until combined. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.

Spoon into center of hot waffle iron. Cook about 5 minutes or until steaming stops. Remove carefully and serve at once with maple syrup.

Makes 8 servings
Source: California Raisin Marketing Board