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:

1. Preheat waffle iron and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Whisk all dry ingredients together.
3. Add egg and apple cider.
4. Pour into waffle iron. Bake until waffle is cooked throughout.

For the apple compote:

1. Set your stove to medium-high heat.
2. Combine all ingredients in a saucepot.
3. 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.