Cranberry-Pumpkin Waffles

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. sweetened dried
• cranberries
• 1 c. hot water
• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 T. sugar
• 4 t. baking powder
• 1 t. salt
• 1 t. cinnamon
• 1 t. ground ginger
• 1-1/2 c. milk
• 1/4 c. butter
• 1/4 c. shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 c. canned pumpkin

Preparation

Step 1

Combine berries and water in a small bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes;
drain and set aside.

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and spices in a large bowl; stir with a fork until blended. Combine milk, butter and shortening in a small saucepan over low heat; cook until melted. Cool slightly.

In a separate bowl, beat together eggs and pumpkin; stir in milk mixture. Add pumpkin mixture to flour mixture; stir until well combined. Fold in berries. Pour batter by 1/2 cupfuls onto a lightly greased preheated waffle iron; cook according to manufacturer’s directions.

Makes 4 servings.