Pumpkin Belgian Waffles With Cranberry Compote Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat a waffle maker.
• Whisk together the milk, pumpkin puree, oil, maple syrup and egg yolks. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt.
• Slowly mix the flour mixture into the pumpkin mixture and stir until smooth, taking care not to overmix.
• In a separate large bowl, add the egg whites and beat with an electric mixer (or whisk vigorously by hand) until stiff peaks form, 3 to 4 minutes. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter until just combined.
• Lightly spray your waffle iron with cooking spray or oil, then ladle the waffle mixture in. Cook per the manufacturer's instructions and repeat with the remaining batter. Serve with maple syrup and chopped pecans.

Steps:

• Preheat a waffle iron.
• If you want to hold the finished waffles until serving time, preheat an oven to 200°F (93°C).
• Melt the butter, set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin, brown and granulated sugars, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and salt.
• Using a rubber spatula, or handheld electric mixer, mix together well.
• Stir in the flour, baking powder and baking soda.
• The mixture will be thick and a little lumpy.
• Don't try to smooth it out; just mix until the ingredients are incorporated.
• In another bowl, beat together the milk, sour cream, eggs, rum and vanilla.
• Add the liquid ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and stir until combined.
• Fold in the melted butter.
• Whether or not your waffle iron's grids are well seasoned or made of a nonstick material, it is best to lightly butter or spray the grids for these waffles because the batter is quite sticky.
• Brush or spray the grids again only if subsequent waffles stick.
• Spoon out 2/3 to 3/4 cup of batter for a Belgian waffle iron (or the amount recommended by the manufacturer's instructions) onto the hot iron.
• Use a metal spatula or wooden spoon to spread the batter evenly over the grids. Close the lid and bake until golden.
• If the waffle is hard to remove from the iron, peel it off gently and carefully. Serve immediately or keep the waffles, in a single layer, on a rack in the preheated oven while you make the rest.
• Serving: Serve these warm and golden, one to a diner, topped with vanilla ice cream and maple syrup. They're great with a cup of hot or cold cider.

Steps:

• For the Waffles:.
• Stir the flour, wheat germ flax meal, chopped nuts, baking powder, spices and salt together in a large bowl.
• Beat together the milk, pumpkin, melted butter and eggs & egg white in a small bowl. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Mix together to make a slightly lumpy batter.
• Using a measuring cup, pour the batter into a preheated waffle iron. Cook about 6 minutes or adjusting for your waffle maker.
• For the Compote:.
• Put all ingredients into medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes stirring often. Reduce heat to medium-low, cook for another 5-7 minutes until cranberries cook down & skin starts to peel. Let cool for 5 minutes.
• makes about 3 cups compote.

Steps:

• To make the waffle mix, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and soda in a bowl with a pinch of salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, butter and egg, then whisk into the flour mixture until just combined. Cover with cling film and store in the fridge until needed.
• To make the plum compote, halve and destone the plums. Cut into quarters, and put in a saucepan with the other compote ingredients. On a low heat, bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 mins (depending on their ripeness). Remove the star anise and leave to cool. Whisk the amaretto and cream together until soft peaks form.
• Lightly oil, then heat the waffle maker. Heat the oven to low so you can keep each waffle warm while the next one cooks. Pour enough batter for one waffle (about a quarter of the mixture) into the waffle maker, close the lid and cook until golden brown on both sides and coming away from the maker easily, about 3-4 mins. Top each one with a spoonful of plum compote and a dollop of the cream. Finish with a sprinkle of almonds.

Steps:

• To make the Apple-Cranberry Relish: Peel, core, and chop the apples into 1/4-inch pieces. Combine the chopped apples, 3 tablespoons butter, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, vanilla, orange juice, and 1/2 cup maple syrup in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Add the cranberries and cook 5-10 minutes until apples are tender and cranberries have softened.
• Remove apples and cranberries using a slotted spoon and set aside in a bowl. Simmer the apple syrup mixture until thick, about 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1/4 cup maple syrup. Add the pecans and orange zest (if desired) to the apple-cranberry mixture.
• Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Mix the eggs, buttermilk, canola oil, and pumpkin puree in a bowl, beating well. Combine the pastry flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Stir the flour mixture into the pumpkin mixture and mix until thoroughly combined. The batter should be pourable; add a tablespoon more buttermilk if necessary.
• Cook waffles according to manufacturer's instructions. Serve hot, topped with butter and apple-cranberry relish, with spiced apple syrup on the side.

Steps:

• Grease a Belgian waffle iron with cooking spray; preheat to medium-high. Whisk together first six ingredients and 1/8 teaspoon salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, butter and vanilla. Add to flour mixture; stir until just combined. Fold in 3/4 cup cranberries and walnuts., Pour 1/3 cup batter into each quarter of waffle iron, spreading batter to edges. Close; cook until waffle iron stops steaming and waffle is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, granulated sugar, water, remaining cranberries and remaining salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice. Serve with waffles.