Waffles with Cherries and Syrup
Crisp golden waffles topped with sweet-tart cherries and a glossy syrup. A quick, comforting breakfast or dessert that feels special but comes together easily.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 9g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1.25 cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups cherries
- ½ cup maple syrup
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the 1.5 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and 0.5 tsp salt. In another bowl, beat the 1 egg with 1.25 cups milk and 3 tbsp melted butter.
- 2
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined—lumps are fine. Let the batter rest while you heat your waffle iron.
- 3
Cook the waffles according to your iron's instructions until golden and crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Keep warm on a rack in a low oven.
- 4
In a small saucepan, combine the 2 cups cherries and 0.5 cup maple syrup. Simmer over medium heat until the cherries soften and the syrup thickens slightly, about 8-10 minutes.
- 5
Spoon the warm cherry syrup over the waffles and serve immediately. Add a dollop of whipped cream or yogurt if you like.
Tools you’ll need
- waffle iron
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- small saucepan
- measuring cups and spoons
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