Pumpkin Waffles and Buttermilk Syrup

I had some left over pumpkin puree in the fridge from making gelato and decided to use it up.  My friend gave me this recipe years ago, and I hadn't made it in a long time.  They're great on a nice fall morning.

Pumpkin Waffles

Batter

2 c flour

2 T baking powder

2 T cinnamon

1 T sugar

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp salt

Mix ingredients together, then add:

4 egg yolks (save whites)

1 c pumpkin

1 T vanilla

1 1/2 c milk

3/4 c melted butter

Then beat 4 egg whiles until stiff peaks form and fold them into the batter.

Cook in waffle iron.

Buttermilk Syrup

1/2 cube butter (not margarine)

1/2 c buttermilk (or substitute 1 T lemon juice + 1/2 c milk)

1 c sugar

1 tsp light corn syrup

Bring to a boil and take off heat.  Add 1 tsp baking soda and 1 tsp vanilla.  It will bubble up quite a bit, so make sure your pan is large enough.  Stir until it settles.

Serve warm over pumpkin waffles!