1. First, combine warm water, yeast, and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup in a large bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy, activating the yeast for your pumpkin bagels.

2. Next, stir in the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.

3. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, developing the structure for your Maple Spiced Pumpkin Bagels.

4. Lightly oil a clean bowl, place the dough inside, and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size. This crucial step creates fluffy spiced pumpkin bagels.

5. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball. Create a hole in the center of each ball using your thumb, stretching gently to form the classic bagel shape for your Maple Spiced Pumpkin Bagels.

6. Place the shaped bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let them rest for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

7. Bring 8 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of baking soda to a boil in a large pot. Carefully drop 2-3 bagels into the boiling water. Boil for 30 seconds on each side. This boiling step gives your pumpkin bagels their characteristic chewy texture.

8. Remove the boiled bagels with a slotted spoon and place them back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.

9. Whisk the egg with a tablespoon of water for an egg wash. Brush the tops of the bagels.

10. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown. Your Maple Spiced Pumpkin Bagels are almost ready!

11. While the bagels bake, whisk together 2 tablespoons of maple syrup for the glaze. As soon as the bagels come out of the oven, brush them with the maple glaze. Enjoy your freshly baked Maple Spiced Pumpkin Bagels warm!