Cinnamon-Pumpkin Waffles with a Caramel Syrup

INGREDIENTS

and 1/2 cups white (all-purpose) flour, (scooped and leveled when measuring)

1/3 cup

brown sugar, (packed)

2 tbsp

white sugar

4 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

salt

2 tsp

cinnamon ((add to desired preference))

and 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

1/4 tsp

ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp

ground cloves

medium eggs, (separated)

and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup

whole milk

1 cup

buttermilk ((OR use another cup of whole milk mixed with 1 tablespoon white vinegar*))

1 cup

canned pumpkin (use high quality -- make sure it is not watery)

6 tbsp

unsalted butter, (melted and cooled)

1/2 cup

brown sugar, (lightly packed)

1/2 cup

heavy cream

1/2 cup

light karo syrup

1 tsp

vanilla extract

Optional: additional heavy cream (for whipped topping)