pumpkin waffles

1/2 cube of butter, 1 c applesauce
3 c whole wheat flour (can add wheat germ as well)
5 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ginger, 1/8 tsp salt
3 eggs, 1/3 c brown sugar
1 cup pumpkin, 2 1/2 cups milk

put flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices in large bowl. blend well with wire whisk. in a separate bowl, beat eggs with brown sugar. blend with pumpkin and milk. add butter and blend. the add pumpkin mixture to flour mixture and stir just until ingredients are moist. do not over beat. bake in waffle iron at med-high temp.

apple cinnamon syrup
1 c sugar or honey, 2 tbl cornstarch, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 c apple cider or apple juice, 2 tbsp lemon juice
*in a saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, cider and lemon juice. bring mixture to a boil. remove the pan from the heat and add butter.