These fluffy pumpkin waffles are a tasty fall treat
There’s hardly any food that doesn’t go well with a waffle. Sweet or savory, waffles accommodate a wide variety of toppings and ingredients to create a range of uniquely flavored dishes. And this being pumpkin season, it will come as no surprise to find that pumpkin waffles are a dish enjoyed across the land. As with all things pumpkin, the recipe for pumpkin waffles utilizes pumpkin pie spice, an aromatic blend of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and allspice that’s the go-to flavor at this time of year. However, unlike in some pumpkin-inspired recipes, pumpkin waffles usually include pumpkin purée as one of the ingredients.
Watch the video atop this page to learn how to make the best pumpkin waffles.
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Who invented waffles?
Waffles have an amazingly long history. There’s even evidence that Stone Age man ate something akin to waffles. But the origin of the modern waffle dates back to Ancient Greece, where a cereal-based batter was toasted on both sides between two metal plates. The flat cake produced was known as Obelios.
The evolution of the waffle continued in medieval Europe, where they were adopted by the Catholic church to accompany communion. These waffles were often decorated with drawings of Biblical scenes and were frequently served as part of a final blessing. Eventually, waffles became more commonly eaten away from a religious setting, particularly in the Netherlands and Belgium. Gradually, the ingredients began to change, and the flavors became less bland. But it wasn’t until waffles were introduced to the USA by Dutch pilgrims that they gained their familiar appearance and worldwide popularity.
Thomas Jefferson was reportedly among the first Americans to own a waffle iron. And in August 1869, a Dutch American called Cornelius Swarthout was granted the first U.S. waffle iron patent. Nowadays, to mark that momentous occasion, we celebrate August 24th as National Waffle Day.
What is the most popular waffle topping?
Like pizza lovers, waffle aficionados all have strong feelings about their favorite toppings. That said, a survey by National Today, which charts the ins and outs of national holidays, came up with a league table of America’s favorite waffle toppings. No surprise, maple syrup topped the list, with 62% of the 1,000 respondents claiming it as their favorite. Though the truth is, there’s no wrong way to eat a waffle. What’s in it or on it is entirely up to you.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: The best pumpkin waffles recipe for fall
