Description
This easy waffle recipe creates waffles with crisp edges and a warm, fluffy center. It’s paired with a homemade spiced pear and ginger compote, offering a cozy, family-friendly upgrade to breakfast. The compote can be made ahead for a convenient brunch or holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus extra for serving)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 medium firm ripe pears (about 450g), peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water or apple juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for compote)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Pinch of fine sea salt (for compote)
Instructions
- Prepare Spiced Pear Compote: Combine diced pears, grated fresh ginger, brown sugar, liquid, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt in a saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes until pears are tender. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare Waffle Batter: Preheat the waffle iron. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing; a few small lumps are acceptable. If necessary, thin the batter with 1-2 tablespoons of milk.
- Cook Waffles: Pour 1/2 to 3/4 cup of batter onto the hot waffle iron. Cook for 4-6 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp, and steam stops escaping. Repeat process, greasing iron between batches if needed.
- Serve: Serve waffles immediately with generous spoonfuls of the warm Spiced Pear and Ginger Compote. Dust with extra ground cinnamon for presentation.
Notes
To achieve light and fluffy waffles, avoid overmixing the batter. A few small lumps are fine. For best results, allow the batter to rest for 10-15 minutes before cooking. Keep finished waffles warm on a wire rack in a 200°F (95°C) oven to prevent sogginess. The compote can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 waffles + compote
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Waffles, breakfast, brunch, fall, autumn, compote, pear, ginger, easy, homemade, cozy