Step 1

Combine flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, salt, ginger and nutmeg in large bowl. Combine egg yolks, milk and 1/2 cup pumpkin in medium bowl; mix well. Add to flour mixture. Stir in butter. Beat egg whites in small mixer bowl until soft peaks form. Gently fold into pumpkin mixture.

Step 2

Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions. Depending on size of waffle iron, pour 1/2 cup to 1 1/2 cups batter onto hot iron. Generously sprinkle with nuts. Bake for 4 to 5 minutes or until steaming stops. Repeat with remaining batter and nuts.

Step 3

Heat maple syrup, remaining 3/4 cup pumpkin, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon in small saucepan until warm. Serve sauce with Nutty Pumpkin Waffles.