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Spiced Apple Cinnamon Belgian Waffles

Deep-pocketed, crispy golden Belgian buttermilk waffles infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with warm caramelized Honeycrisp apples, whipped cream, and pure maple syrup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 waffles
Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 460
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Crispy Spiced Belgian Waffle Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs separated, whites beaten to soft peaks
  • 1.75 cups cultured buttermilk room temperature
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
  • 1.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
Caramelized Cinnamon Apples & Toppings
  • 3 medium Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 0.25 cup chopped pecans toasted, optional

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Caramelize Cinnamon Apples: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and 1 tbsp maple syrup. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until tender-crisp and cloaked in a fragrant caramel sauce. Keep warm on low heat.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients & Whip Whites: In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla. In a separate clean bowl, beat the 2 egg whites until soft peaks form.
  4. Fold Batter Gently: Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry flour blend and stir just until combined. Gently fold in the whipped egg whites with a rubber spatula in two batches. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are desired for fluffy waffles.
  5. Bake in Waffle Iron: Preheat a Belgian waffle iron and lightly grease. Pour roughly 1/2 to 3/4 cup of batter into the center, close lid, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until deep golden brown and exceptionally crisp on the outside.
  6. Top & Serve Warm: Transfer waffles to plates. Crown with warm caramelized cinnamon apples, toasted pecans, a dollop of whipped cream, and a generous drizzle of warm pure maple syrup. Serve immediately!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 9gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 290mgFiber: 4gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 550IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2.4mg

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