Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these warm cinnamon waffles topped with an apple compote are pure perfection. Start your morning with this staple for a cozy winter breakfast and freeze any leftovers to toast for a quick weekday meal.
—Kate Bernhardt, food editor at Baked.
Servings: 5 medium-sized waffles
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup apple cider
For the apple compote:
- 2-3 Honey-crisp apples
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Directions:
For the apple cider cinnamon waffles:
- Preheat waffle iron and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Whisk all dry ingredients together.
- Add egg and apple cider.
- Pour into waffle iron. Bake until waffle is cooked throughout.
For the apple compote:
- Set your stove to medium-high heat.
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepot.
- Simmer until juices are thick and apples are softened, about 15 minutes.
This story was originally featured in Baked’s Fall 2013 issue. To read more, click here.
