Pecan Waffles With Bourbon-Peach Preserves

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   To make the preserves: add the peach preserves and bourbon to a small saucepan; warm over medium heat; set aside.

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   To make the waffles: chop 3/4 cup pecans in a food processor until they are uniformly fine.

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   Add the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt; continue processing until the mixture forms a fine meal.

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   Transfer to a bowl; whisk in the egg yolk one at a time, followed by the milk and melted butter.

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   In another bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff but still glossy.

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   Heat a greased waffle iron; fold in egg whites into the batter.

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   Cook the waffles one at a time, following the directions from the waffle iron manufacturer; they should be crisp and brown when done.

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   Serve the waffles individually as they are ready or hold them briefly in a warm oven until all are finished.

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   Sprinkle each with a portion of the remaining pecans and accompany them with softened butter and warm Bourbon-Peach Preserves.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.