Apple Cider Syrup and Waffles

 I want to try this recipe that came with my mini waffle maker.  Putting it here for safe keeping.

Apple Cider Syrup

1/2 c. sugar

1 T. cornstarch

1 t. cinnamon

1 c. apple cider

1 t. lemon juice

2 T. butter

Stir together in a saucepan, sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. 

Stir in the apple cider and lemon juice. 

Cook over medium heat until mixture boils, continue to cook until the syrup thickens.

Remove from heat and stir in the butter.  Best served warm!!  

Cinnamon Waffles

2 c. flour

1/4 c. sugar

1/2 c. brown sugar

1 T. cinnamon

4 t. baking powder

1/4 t. salt

1 3/4 c. milk

1/2 c. oil

1 t. vanilla

2 egg whites

Whisk together in mixing bowl:  flour, sugars, cinnamon, baking powder and salt.

Add: milk, oil and vanilla and stir just until combined.

Beat egg whites until foamy in a large mixing bowl until soft peaks form (soft mounds rather than sharp peaks).  

Fold the egg whites into the batter.  

Pour batter into preheated waffle iron.  Cook 4 to 6 minutes.  

Serve with Apple Cider Syrup.

Belgian Waffles

1 1/2 t. yeast

1/4 c. warm milk

3 egg yolks

2 3/4 c. warm milk, divided 

3/4 c. butter, melted and lukewarm

1/2 c. sugar

1 1/2 t. salt

2 t. vanilla

4 c. flour

3 egg whites

In small bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 c. warm milk.  Let stand for 10 minutes.

In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, 1/4 c. warm milk and the melted butter. Stir in the yeast mixture, sugar, salt and vanilla.  Stir in the remaining 2 1/2 c. milk alternately with the flour, ending with the flour.  

Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into the batter.  Cover bowl with saran and let rise for 1 hour, until doubled.

Pour batter into preheated waffle iron.  Cook 4 to 6 minutes, until golden brown.  

Oatmeal Waffles

1 1/2 c. flour

1 c. quick cooking oats

1 T. baking powder

1/2 t. cinnamon

1/4 t. salt

2 eggs, slightly beaten

1 1/2 c. milk

6 T. butter, melted

2 T. brown sugar

In large mixing bowl, stir together flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.  Set aside.

In small mixing bowl, stir together eggs, milk, butter and brown sugar.  Add to flour mixture and stir.  

Pour into preheated waffle iron.  Cook for 4 to 6 minutes.  Best served with fresh fruit and yogurt.  

Chocolate Waffles

1 c. butter

4 eggs, beaten

1 1/2 c. sugar

1/2 c. cocoa

2 c. flour

1 t. vanilla

1 t. salt

1/2 c. water

In large bowl, beat together all ingredients.  Batter will be lumpy.  

Pour batter onto preheated waffle iron.  Cook 4 to 6 minutes.  Serve with sliced bananas and whipped cream.  

Pumpkin Waffles

2 1/2 c. flour

4 t. baking powder

2 t. cinnamon

1 t. ground allspice

1 t. ground ginger

1/2 t. salt

1/4 c. brown sugar

1 c. canned pumpkin

2 c. milk

4 eggs, separated

1/4 c. butter, melted

Combine in a mixing bowl: flour, baking powder, spices, salt and brown sugar.  

In another mixing bowl stir together the pumpkin, milk and egg yolks.  

Whip the egg whites in another bowl until soft peaks form.

Stir the flour mixture and 1/4 c. melted butter into the pumpkin mixture.

Use a whisk or rubber scraper to fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the batter.  Stir gently.  Fold in the remaining egg whites.  

Pour batter into preheated waffle iron.  Cook 4 to 6 minutes.  

Serve with Apple Cider Syrup.