Delicious Cider Pumpkin Waffles with Salted Maple Butter and autumn spices.

Cider Pumpkin Waffles with Salted Maple Butter

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Okay, let’s get real for a second. Cider Pumpkin Waffles with Salted Maple Butter are basically my autumn superhero breakfast, and honestly, if you haven’t tried them, you’re missing out.

Ever have one of those chilly mornings where you just want something cozy, but regular pancakes just feel like… flat? Trust me, these waffles are the next-level solution.The combo of sweet cider, pumpkin, and that slightly fancy maple butter (don’t panic, it’s ridiculously simple) is what you want when the leaves start doing their thing and your coffee mug’s never far from reach.

After messing around with recipes, this one’s the keeper. Family-approved, boyfriend-approved, random neighbor-approved. Bet you’ll be sold, too.

Cider Pumpkin Waffles with Salted Maple Butter
Cider Pumpkin Waffles with Salted Maple Butter

Why Cider Pumpkin Waffles with Salted Maple Butter Are Worth Making

There are days when a plain breakfast just will not cut it (especially if you’re feeling a little lazy, or let’s call it… “cozy”). Cider Pumpkin Waffles with Salted Maple Butter take “weekend brunch” and slap a seasonal crown on top. I remember the first time I made these; my kitchen smelled like apples, cinnamon, and basically a pumpkin patch had exploded in the best way. The apple cider in the batter? That’s the sneaky hero right there, giving the waffles a gentle tang and extra softness.

Pumpkin adds this velvety vibe I can’t really explain. Plus, using canned puree means you can whip these up even if you haven’t set foot in an actual pumpkin patch. And the salted maple butter? I promise, it’s not fancy-shmancy chef stuff. You just mash soft butter with real maple syrup and a tiny pinch of salt. You swipe it on a hot waffle and watch it melt—honestly, it’s the best part. This combo takes regular waffles and turns them into something you’d pay $12 for at a five-star brunch spot. Who doesn’t want that at home?

Cider Pumpkin Waffles with Salted Maple Butter

Ingredients You’ll Need (No Surprises)

Okay, let’s keep this simple because most of this stuff is probably already hanging out in your kitchen:

  1. 2 cups flour (I just grab whatever’s not expired. All-purpose works.)
  2. 1 tablespoon sugar (or more, if you’ve got a sweet tooth)
  3. 2 teaspoons baking powder
  4. 1 teaspoon baking soda
  5. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  6. 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or mix your own: cinnamon, nutmeg, clove)
  7. 1 cup pumpkin puree (the canned kind is totally fine)
  8. 1 cup apple cider (grab the real, cloudy stuff if you can)
  9. 2 eggs
  10. 1/4 cup melted butter (cooled a bit)
  11. 1 teaspoon vanilla

For the Salted Maple Butter:

  1. 1/2 cup softened butter
  2. 2 tablespoons maple syrup (real stuff, but I won’t judge)
  3. pinch of good salt

Nothing wild here, right? If you’ve got a waffle maker, you’re basically in business.

Cider Pumpkin Waffles with Salted Maple Butter

Super-Easy Directions for Sunday Morning Brilliance

Listen, I am firmly anti-complicated recipes before noon. These steps? Brain-dead simple:

  1. In a big bowl, stir together dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder and soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice). No need for a fancy sifter.
  2. Grab another bowl and mix up your wet stuff: pumpkin, cider, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir until it’s smooth-ish.
  3. Pour wet into dry. Quickly combine it—lumps are totally okay! Seriously, don’t over-mix or the waffles get tough.
  4. Heat up your waffle iron, grease it, then scoop in enough batter for one waffle. Cook until golden brown and crispy (I ignore the steam and have learned to trust my nose).
  5. For the Salted Maple Butter: beat your softened butter with maple syrup and a pinch of salt until smooth and silky looking.

Now slap that butter on your hot waffle and—wow.

Cider Pumpkin Waffles with Salted Maple Butter

Serving Suggestions That’ll Make You Look Like a Genius

Promise, these are delicious on their own—but if you want to be a brunch hero, try these:

  1. Dust with powdered sugar or cinnamon.
  2. Add sliced apples or roasted pecans on top.
  3. Drizzle with extra maple syrup (no shame, do it).
  4. Serve with crispy bacon or even a side of sausage for that savory-sweet moment.

My sister once layered them with vanilla yogurt and called it a “breakfast trifle”—it wasn’t pretty, but it was gone fast.

Cider Pumpkin Waffles with Salted Maple Butter

Real Talk: Make-Ahead Tips, Freezing, and Oddball Leftover Ideas

I’ve definitely made Cider Pumpkin Waffles with Salted Maple Butter in bulk and just stuck ‘em in the fridge. They toast up awesome the next morning. If you’ve ever got leftovers (rare, but hey), just freeze the cooked waffles and pop them in your toaster when hunger hits. Waaay better than any freezer waffle from a box. Oh, and any leftover salted maple butter? Put it on toast, pancakes, heck, even a baked sweet potato. Not kidding—it’s pretty versatile.

“I tried these on a lazy Sunday—my boyfriend swears they’re better than any diner waffle he’s ever had. I felt like a brunch rockstar!” — Jenna, Rhode Island

Cider Pumpkin Waffles with Salted Maple Butter

 

Cider Pumpkin Waffles with Salted Maple Butter
Cider Pumpkin Waffles with Salted Maple Butter
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Cider Pumpkin Waffles with Salted Maple Butter

  • Author: chama
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

Cozy autumn waffles made with apple cider and pumpkin, topped with a simple salted maple butter.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup softened butter (for salted maple butter)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • pinch of salt (for salted maple butter)

Instructions

  1. In a big bowl, stir together dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  2. In another bowl, mix together the wet ingredients: pumpkin, cider, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix quickly, leaving lumps.
  4. Heat up your waffle iron, grease it, and scoop in enough batter for one waffle, cooking until golden brown.
  5. For the salted maple butter, beat softened butter with maple syrup and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  6. Serve hot waffles with the salted maple butter.

Notes

Serve with powdered sugar, sliced apples, or crispy bacon for a savory-sweet meal.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Waffle Making
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 waffle
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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