Prep the pumpkin: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the stem and cut the pumpkin into quarters with a serrated knife. Scrape the seeds and pulp into a strainer; set aside.
Roast the pumpkin: Put the wedges on a baking sheet and cover tightly with foil; bake until the flesh is tender, about 1 hour, 30 minutes. Remove the foil and let cool.
Puree and strain: Scoop the pumpkin flesh into a food processor and puree until smooth. Transfer to a sieve set over a bowl to drain the excess liquid, about 1 hour.
Toast the seeds: Meanwhile, reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F. Rinse the seeds under cold water and discard the stringy pulp; blot dry. Spread the seeds in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and bake about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally (this helps dry them out).
Make the topping: Transfer 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds to a bowl and add the almonds, sunflower seeds and syrup. Spread on 2 baking sheets lined with silicone mats or parchment paper and season with salt; bake until just golden, stirring several times, about 20 minutes. Cool completely on the pan, then toss with the dried cherries.
Make the batter: Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pumpkin-pie spice in a bowl. Whisk the sugar and egg yolks in a separate bowl, then whisk in 1 1/2 cups strained pumpkin puree, the yogurt and milk. Whisk in the melted butter. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the flour mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until just combined (it will be lumpy). Beat the egg whites with a mixer until stiff, then gently fold into the batter.
Cook the waffles: Preheat a waffle iron and grease it if it's not nonstick. Spoon in the batter and cook until golden brown. Keep warm in a 250 degree F oven (directly on the rack) until serving. Serve with whipped cream, if desired, and sprinkle with the topping.
Photographs by Jim Franco
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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	13123.83 Kcal (54947 kJ)
Calories from fat	4554.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	506.1g	779%
Cholesterol	126.88mg	42%
Sodium	821.85mg	34%
Potassium	485.07mg	10%
Total Carbs	1761.26g	587%
Sugars	36.25g	145%
Dietary Fiber	3.58g	14%
Protein	226g	452%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	237.7mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	2224.43 Kcal (9313 kJ)
Calories from fat	772.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	85.78g	779%
Cholesterol	21.51mg	42%
Sodium	139.3mg	34%
Potassium	82.22mg	10%
Total Carbs	298.53g	587%
Sugars	6.14g	145%
Dietary Fiber	0.61g	14%
Protein	38.31g	452%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	1%
Iron	0.4mg	13%
Calcium	40.3mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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