Buttermilk Waffles with Cherry-Almond Sauce

Vegetarian
Health score
6%
Buttermilk Waffles with Cherry-Almond Sauce
30 min.
4
906kcal

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Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with our Buttermilk Waffles topped with Cherry-Almond Sauce! Perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy breakfast at home, these waffles are a fantastic way to start your day. With a fluffy texture and a subtle nutty aroma from the almond extract, they offer a scrumptious base that pairs beautifully with the rich cherry sauce.

The cherry-almond sauce is a star of this dish, featuring frozen dark sweet cherries that preserve their vibrant flavor and texture, combined with sweet cherry preserves. Cooked together, they form a luscious sauce that drizzles over the warm waffles, creating a fresh and fruity sensation that is hard to resist. To elevate this delightful treat, a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream or plain yogurt adds a creamy touch, balancing out the sweetness of the sauce.

In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a delicious breakfast for four! With a caloric breakdown that’s balanced and vegetarian-friendly, these waffles are not just about indulgence; they offer a satisfying way to fuel your morning. So fire up your waffle iron and treat yourself to a breakfast that’s worthy of a special occasion—or any day, really!

Ingredients

  • cups flour 
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract 
  • 1.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • cups buttermilk 
  • 12 ounce cherries dark sweet frozen thaw pitted (do not )
  • cup smucker's cherry preserves 
  • servings accompaniment: lightly whipped cream plain sweetened
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt (scant)
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted divided melted

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • waffle iron

Directions

  1. Combine frozen cherries and preservesin medium saucepan. Bring to boil overmedium-high heat, stirring until cherriesbegin to thaw and juices form. Boil gentlyuntil sauce thickens slightly, about 3minutes.
  2. Remove sauce from heat; stir inalmond extract.
  3. Preheat oven to 300°F.
  4. Whisk flour,sugar, baking powder, and salt in mediumbowl to blend.
  5. Whisk in buttermilk, then 6tablespoons melted butter.
  6. Heat waffle ironaccording to manufacturer’s instructions.
  7. Brush waffle iron grids lightly on bothsides with some of remaining meltedbutter.
  8. Pour 1/2 cup (or more) waffle batter(depending on size of waffle iron grid) overeach grid. Close waffle iron and cook untilwaffles are crisp and golden on both sides.
  9. Transfer waffles to rack set over bakingsheet and keep warm in oven. Repeatcooking with remaining batter, brushingwaffle iron with melted butter betweenbatches as needed.
  10. Place waffles on plates. Top withwhipped cream and cherry sauce.
  11. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories906kcal
Protein5.29%
Fat35.38%
Carbs59.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
86.27
Glycemic Load
77.28
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
18.379130301268%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
25.69mg
Pelargonidin
0.23mg
Peonidin
1.28mg
Catechin
3.71mg
Epigallocatechin
0.29mg
Epicatechin
4.25mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
1.95mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:906.27kcal
45.31%
Fat:35.94g
55.3%
Saturated Fat:22.05g
137.8%
Carbohydrates:135.63g
45.21%
Net Carbohydrates:131.22g
47.72%
Sugar:68.28g
75.87%
Cholesterol:101.47mg
33.83%
Sodium:613.44mg
26.67%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.05%
100%
Protein:12.09g
24.18%
Selenium:27.7µg
39.57%
Vitamin B1:0.59mg
39.01%
Vitamin B2:0.62mg
36.51%
Folate:134.07µg
33.52%
Calcium:281.96mg
28.2%
Manganese:0.53mg
26.41%
Vitamin A:1257.12IU
25.14%
Phosphorus:243.97mg
24.4%
Iron:3.84mg
21.32%
Vitamin B3:3.97mg
19.87%
Fiber:4.41g
17.65%
Vitamin C:13.52mg
16.39%
Potassium:491.97mg
14.06%
Vitamin D:2.03µg
13.55%
Copper:0.26mg
13.12%
Vitamin B12:0.61µg
10.09%
Magnesium:39.61mg
9.9%
Vitamin B5:0.95mg
9.51%
Zinc:1.03mg
6.9%
Vitamin E:1.01mg
6.76%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.52%
Vitamin K:4.54µg
4.32%
Source:Epicurious