Peach Waffles with Homemade Peach Syrup
iamwinfred
These peach waffles are golden and crisp on the outside, soft and custardy in the middle, and studded with juicy peach pockets in every bite. A quick five-minute homemade peach syrup takes them over the top, making this recipe easy enough for a weekday yet special enough for a weekend brunch table.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 6 waffles
Calories 320 kcal
Belgian waffle maker with deep pockets
Hand mixer for whipping egg whites
Glass mixing bowl set various sizes
Large whisk
Silicone spatula
Small saucepan
Wire cooling rack
Batter scoop (optional)
Vegetable peeler for peeling peaches
Citrus juicer (optional)
For the Waffles 2 cups all purpose flour 240g 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 25g 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 large eggs separated 1 3/4 cups buttermilk 420ml, room temperature 1/3 cup unsalted butter 75g, melted and slightly cooled 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup fresh peaches about 150g, peeled and finely diced For the Peach Syrup 2 cups fresh peaches about 300g, peeled and sliced 1/4 cup brown sugar 50g, packed 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 28g 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice For Serving (Optional) whipped cream for topping pure maple syrup for drizzling extra fresh peach slices for garnish
Preheat waffle iron and oven to 200°F with a wire rack on a baking sheet inside to keep waffles crisp.
Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
Separate eggs and whip whites with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
Whisk egg yolks with buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, then fold in diced peaches.
Fold in whipped egg whites gently using a scoop and fold motion until no white streaks remain.
Grease waffle iron and cook batter according to manufacturer instructions until golden and crisp.
Melt butter in a saucepan, add peaches, brown sugar, cinnamon, and water, simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
Remove syrup from heat, stir in lemon juice, and serve warm over waffles with optional toppings.
Use ripe but firm peaches so they hold their shape in the batter.
Always start with room temperature eggs and buttermilk for the fluffiest results.
Do not overmix the batter — a few lumps are perfectly fine for tender waffles.
Whipping egg whites to stiff peaks is the key to light, crispy waffles.
Keep cooked waffles on a wire rack in a warm oven instead of stacking them to prevent sogginess.
Resist opening the waffle iron early; let it finish its full cycle for the crispiest result.
Frozen peaches work well too — thaw and pat them dry before using.
Store leftover waffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat waffles in a toaster or toaster oven for the crispiest results.
Peach syrup keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat gently before serving.
Serving: 1 waffle Calories: 320 kcal Carbohydrates: 44 g Protein: 7 g Fat: 14 g Saturated Fat: 8 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g Cholesterol: 85 mg Sodium: 380 mg Potassium: 250 mg Fiber: 2 g Sugar: 18 g Vitamin A: 10 IU Vitamin C: 8 mg Calcium: 15 mg Iron: 10 mg
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