Gingerbread Waffles with Apples and Caramel

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Gingerbread Waffles with Apples and Caramel
45 min.
12
318kcal

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Start your day off on a delicious note with these delightful Gingerbread Waffles with Apples and Caramel! Perfect for breakfast or brunch, this vegetarian delight is a festive twist on traditional waffles, bringing the warm, comforting flavors of gingerbread straight to your plate. With a delightful balance of sweetness, spice, and indulgence, they’re sure to please everyone around the table.

Imagine sinking your teeth into perfectly cooked waffles, each bite brimming with the rich aroma of ginger and cinnamon. Topped with a luscious mixture of tender fried apples and drizzled with warm caramel sauce, these waffles will transport your taste buds to a cozy winter morning, no matter the season. The combination of textures—from crispy, fluffy waffles to soft, caramelized apples—is truly irresistible, making these a standout addition to your morning routine.

Easy to prepare and ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe yields enough to satisfy a crowd of 12, so it's perfect for family gatherings or brunch parties. Serve them with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of toasted pecans for an elevated experience that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Gather your loved ones, and enjoy this heartwarming breakfast that will surely become a treasured tradition. Get ready to flip some waffles and make lasting memories!

Ingredients

  • 28 ounce apples 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 cup t brown sugar dark divided packed
  • 0.5 cup butter divided melted
  • cups buttermilk 
  • 12 ounce mrs richardson's butterscotch caramel sauce 
  • large eggs separated
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon divided
  • teaspoons ground ginger divided
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 12 servings ground cinnamon toasted chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • microwave
  • waffle iron

Directions

  1. Combine flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking soda, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Stir together egg yolks, buttermilk, and 1/4 cup butter; stir into flour mixture.
  2. Beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.
  3. Bake in a preheated, oiled waffle iron until golden.
  4. Cook apples, remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 cup butter in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.
  5. Microwave caramel sauce in a 2-cup bowl at HIGH 1 1/2 minutes, stirring once.
  6. Serve waffles with apple mixture and caramel sauce; garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories318kcal
Protein6.33%
Fat27.72%
Carbs65.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.5
Glycemic Load
14.55
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.4934783292853%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.04mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.86mg
Epigallocatechin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
4.98mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.13mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Quercetin
2.65mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:317.71kcal
15.89%
Fat:10.15g
15.61%
Saturated Fat:5.95g
37.19%
Carbohydrates:54.31g
18.11%
Net Carbohydrates:50.88g
18.5%
Sugar:34.04g
37.82%
Cholesterol:55.74mg
18.58%
Sodium:403.39mg
17.54%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.22g
10.43%
Manganese:0.71mg
35.4%
Selenium:11.93µg
17.05%
Fiber:3.44g
13.74%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.63%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.2%
Folate:47.15µg
11.79%
Calcium:105.35mg
10.54%
Phosphorus:96.02mg
9.6%
Iron:1.53mg
8.51%
Vitamin A:415.58IU
8.31%
Vitamin B3:1.41mg
7.05%
Potassium:206.22mg
5.89%
Vitamin B12:0.33µg
5.42%
Vitamin B5:0.49mg
4.89%
Vitamin D:0.69µg
4.58%
Magnesium:17.44mg
4.36%
Vitamin C:3.28mg
3.97%
Copper:0.08mg
3.89%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.73%
Vitamin E:0.53mg
3.57%
Zinc:0.5mg
3.32%
Vitamin K:3.06µg
2.91%
Source:My Recipes