Cornmeal Waffles with Apricot-Cherry Compote Recipe

Name: Cornmeal Waffles with Apricot-Cherry Compote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces creme fraiche; 1/4 cup confectioners sugar; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup coarse yellow cornmeal; 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; Apricot-Cherry Compote (recipe follows); 1 pound apricots, quartered; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; Pinch of salt; 1/2 pound Bing cherries, pitted and halved (or use whole frozen cherries); (makes about 3 cups)

Servings: persons

8 ounces creme fraiche
1/4 cup confectioners sugar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup coarse yellow cornmeal
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup vegetable oil
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Apricot-Cherry Compote (recipe follows)
1 pound apricots, quartered
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Pinch of salt
1/2 pound Bing cherries, pitted and halved (or use whole frozen cherries)
(makes about 3 cups)

1
Whisk together creme fraiche and confectioners sugar in a small bowl.
2
Refrigerate until ready to use (up to overnight).
3
Whisk together flour, cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
4
Whisk eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla in a small bowl.
5
Add egg mixture to flour mixture; stir until combined.
6
Add oil and butter; whisk until smooth.
7
Heat a waffle iron (preferably Belgian-style).
8
Ladle 1/2 cup batter into each mold.
9
Cook according to manufacturers instructions until golden brown.
10
Place waffles on a baking sheet in a 200F oven to keep warm while you make the rest.
11
Serve topped with compote and sweetened creme fraiche.
12
Put apricots, sugar, 2 tablespoons water, the lemon juice, and salt into a medium saucepan.
13
Cover; bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
14
Cook until apricots have softened.
15
Stir in cherries.
16
Serve warm or at room temperature.

1452

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces creme fraiche, 1/4 cup confectioners sugar, 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup coarse yellow cornmeal, and more.

Yes, Cornmeal Waffles with Apricot-Cherry Compote falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cornmeal Waffles with Apricot-Cherry Compote

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