Recipe: Pumpkin Waffles with Maple-Apple Syrup (Bisquick recipe)

PUMPKIN WAFFLES WITH MAPLE-APPLE SYRUP

FOR THE MAPLE APPLE SYRUP:
1/2 cup maple-flavored syrup
1/4 cup frozen (thawed) apple juice concentrate
FOR THE WAFFLES:
2 1/3 cups Original Bisquick baking mix
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice*
2 eggs
1/4 cup chopped pecans
Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

To prepare the syrup, in 1-quart saucepan, heat syrup ingredients, stirring occasionally, until juice concentrate is melted and mixture is warm.

Heat waffle iron; grease with cooking spray, vegetable oil or shortening.

In large bowl, beat all waffle ingredients except pecans and powdered sugar with wire whisk or hand beater until blended. Pour batter onto center of hot waffle iron. Close lid of waffle iron.

Bake about 5 minutes or until steaming stops and waffle is golden brown. Carefully remove waffle.

Sprinkle with pecans and powdered sugar, if desired. Serve with syrup.

Planned-Overs: Drizzle extra syrup over sliced apples or pears. Top with toasted walnuts for a quick and easy dessert!

*No pumpkin pie spice on hand? Use 1/4 teaspoon each of ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg and ground ginger instead.

Makes 6 servings
Source: Betty Crocker