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 morning off with a delightful twist on a classic favorite—Gingerbread Waffles with Apples and Caramel! These warm, fluffy waffles are not just any breakfast treat; they encapsulate the cozy, inviting flavors of ginger and cinnamon, making every bite feel like a hug on a plate. Perfect for serving a crowd, this recipe yields 12 servings, making it ideal for brunch gatherings with family and friends or a festive holiday breakfast.

Imagine biting into a perfectly cooked gingerbread waffle, its subtly spiced goodness enhanced by a luscious topping of sweet, tender fried apples caramelized to perfection. The addition of caramel sauce drizzled generously over the top elevates this dish to a new level of indulgence that will please anyone at your table. Not only is it a feast for the taste buds, but it also brings visual appeal with its rich colors and textures.

In just 45 minutes, you can create this vegetarian masterpiece, showcasing simple yet impressive cooking skills. Whether enjoyed on a leisurely weekend morning or as a comforting treat to start your day, these Gingerbread Waffles are sure to become a go-to recipe. With each serving garnished with whipped cream, toasted pecans, and an extra sprinkle of cinnamon, why wait? Dive into this decadent breakfast creation and savor the joy it brings!

Ingredients

  • 28 ounce fried apples 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 cup firmly 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 garnishes: whipped cream 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