Spiced Waffles with Sauteed Pears
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 17 min
Serves: 4
Cost per serving: $1.12
5 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup milk
1 large egg
4 firm-ripe pears (about 2 lb), peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 tsp lemon juice
1. In a pan over low heat, melt 4 Tbsp butter. In a bowl, mix flour, 2 Tbsp brown sugar, baking powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon, allspice, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and salt. In a smaller bowl, whisk milk and egg. Add milk mixture and 3 Tbsp milted butter to flour mixture; stir until well blended.
2. Preheat oven to 200F. Warm a 6-inch nonstick waffle iron; brush with 1 Tbsp melted butter. Spoon in 1/2 cup batter; spread evenly. Cook until golden brown and firm, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer waffles to a plate and keep warm in oven. Cook remaining waffles.
3. Melt remaining 1 Tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add pears and sprinkle with lemon juice, remaining 2 Tbsp. brown sugar and 1/4 tsp cinnamon. Cook, stirring gently, until juices are caramelized and pears are tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Transfer waffles to 4 serving plates and top with pears. Serve immediately.
All You, October 2010, p. 131.
