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Spiced Apple Waffles with Caramelized Apple Syrup
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
A recipe for impossibly tender spiced apple waffles topped with a sweet, buttery caramelized apple syrup.
Recipe Type: Breakfast
Makes: 12 (4-inch) waffles
Author: Brooklyn Supper
Ingredients
For the Apple Waffles
  • 4 tablespoons butter , melted and cooled
  • 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sorghum flour (optional* – all-purpose or another flour can be used instead)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 eggs , separated
  • 1 cup shredded apple
  • 1 cup well shaken buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar


For the Caramelized Apple Syrup

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 cups sliced apples (about 3 small apples)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon , plus more for topping
  • pinch sea salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat waffle iron, set oven to 200 degrees F, and slide a baking sheet in it to warm.
  2. Melt butter and set aside to cool.
  3. In a large bowl, combine flours, baking powder and soda, spices, and sea salt.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine egg yolks, shredded apple, buttermilk, and sugar. Fold wet ingredients into dry. Fold in melted butter.
  5. Beat egg whites to soft peaks and fold into batter, stirring just until everything is nicely combined.
  6. If needed, grease waffle iron, and then cook waffles according to your waffle iron’s instructions. Set cooked waffles on baking sheet in warm oven.
  7. Meanwhile, set a medium-sized skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Melt the butter, then toss in the sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and sea salt. Cook apples for about 3 minutes, flip, and cook 3 minutes more. Edge heat down if pan gets too hot. Apples should be soft with browned edges, and surrounded by a thick, golden brown syrup.
  8. Serve waffles topped with apples and syrup, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Recipe Notes

*Sorghum flour lends texture and sweetness. Feel free to sub in all-purpose or another contrasting flour or grain like finely ground cornmeal, wheat wheat, amaranth, spelt, oat, or quinoa flours.