Caramel-Cinnamon Apple Waffles

By garciamoss

When it’s prime apple season this is the perfect recipe to utilize all those Granny Smiths. With soft and tender apples, this breakfast is a comforting and warm way to start the day. We love waffles and pancakes equally, so if you don’t have a waffle iron or just prefer to make pancakes, go ahead and do that instead—you can’t go wrong on this one!

Ingredients

• Apples:
• 3 apples, peeled and cubed; 2 tart, 1 sweet
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• Waffles:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups almond milk (or regular)
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Non-stick cooking spray
• 1/4 cup almonds, garnish
• Whipped cream, garnish

Details

Adapted from 12tomatoes.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large, hot skillet, melt butter and add apples, stirring occasionally. After a few minutes, add cinnamon and brown sugar, reduce heat and cover to let soften completely (4-5 minutes). Once softened, remove cover to let caramelize, then take apples off heat.
Preheat waffle iron.
In a large bowl, beat eggs until fluffy and sift in dry ingredients; then add milk and oil. Mix well, just be careful to not overmix.
Add in half or all of cinnamon-apple mixture (depending on whether you want some for garnish). Fold in well. If batter appears too thick, add more milk.
Spray waffle iron with non-stick spray and pour in 1/2 cup of batter. Cook according to waffle iron instructions, or until golden brown.