Cinnamon just makes everything tastes so much better. Cinnamon in waffles with a gorgeous and syrup-y (is that a word?) pear compote? Even. More. Amazing!
These cinnamon waffles are golden brown, fluffy AF, and loaded with warm cinnamon flavor. It's truly like a warm hug on a plate, and then topped with those sautéed buttery pears? I mean, you won't be able to stop making this for breakfast.
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Recipe at a Glance
- Bake Level: Waffles are an incredibly easy type of recipe to make. Once you get the hang of making them, they become second nature.
- Bake Time: The recipes takes just a few minutes to put together, and then a few more minutes (approximately 10 in total) to cook the waffles in the waffle iron.
- Swaps and Subs:
- Best Served With: Make a fresh green smoothie to pair with these waffles, or serve these on a breakfast buffet with almond butter and jelly pancakes, french toast sticks, and chocolate chip banana muffins.
Tips, Tricks, and Key Reminders
- Let the Batter Sit: Allowing the batter to rest for a few minutes gives the wet ingredients and dry ingredients time to blend together. This makes a better texture and helps the rising agents work their magic, making your waffles extra fluffy.
- Don't Overmix: When making waffles, it's tempting to keep mixing, but overmixing can lead to dense waffles. Using a spatula instead of a whisk helps prevent overworking the gluten, which keeps your waffles fluffy and light. A little lumpy batter is totally fine-just fold until everything is combined!
- Use Active Baking Powder: Fresh baking powder is essential for achieving the perfect rise in your waffles. If you're unsure if your baking powder is still good, add a little to some hot water. If it bubbles, it's still active! If not, it's time to replace it for fluffy waffles with a great taste.
Key Ingredients
For the Pear Compote:
- Butter: A little butter adds richness and depth to the compote. It helps to soften the pears and brings all the flavors together.
- Pears: Fresh, ripe pears are the base of the compote. Their natural flavors and sweetness makes them the perfect match for the cinnamon.
- Cinnamon: Just like in the waffles, cinnamon is the key to that cozy, spiced flavor. It blends beautifully with the sweetness of the pears.
- Light Brown Sugar: This brings a rich, molasses-like sweetness to the compote, making it extra decadent.
- Arrowroot or Cornstarch: This is essential to thicken the compote and give it that perfect, saucy consistency that will coat your waffles just right.
For the Waffle Batter:
- All-Purpose Flour: The backbone of any waffle batter, it provides structure and helps the waffles rise to their fluffy potential.
- Baking Powder: This is the secret to fluffy waffles! It ensures they rise up nice and soft, giving you that perfect, airy texture.
- Cinnamon: Obviously, cinnamon is the star here. It gives the waffles that spiced flavor that pairs so well with the pears.
- Eggs: Eggs bind the batter together and add moisture, ensuring that the waffles come out light and tender.
- Oil: The oil adds richness and moisture to the waffles, keeping them soft on the inside while crisping up on the outside.
- Vanilla Extract: A splash of vanilla brings out the sweetness in the waffles and adds that lovely aromatic flavor.
- Sugar: A little sugar goes a long way in sweetening up the waffles without overpowering the cinnamon.
- Whole Milk: Milk helps to hydrate the dry ingredients and adds richness to the batter, ensuring that the waffles come out perfectly tender.
Be sure to check out the recipe card at the end of this post for more information about quantities, measurements, and specific cooking instructions.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Make the Pear Compote
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced pears and cinnamon to the melted butter. Stir everything together and let it cook for a few minutes, until the pears begin to soften.
Sprinkle in the light brown sugar and give it a good stir.
Make the Waffle Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, milk, and oil.
Mix the Batter
Using a spatula, mix together add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula. Be careful not to over-mix the waffle batter, you want small lumps in the batter.
Cook the Waffles
Close the waffle iron and let the waffles cook until they're golden brown and crispy on the outside, but fluffy on the inside. Repeat until all the batter is used up.
Use a large cookie scoop to add two scoops of batter to the preheated waffle iron. If you have any leftover pears from the compote, you can add them into the batter for extra flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make the pear compote ahead of time?
Absolutely! The pear compote can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge. Just reheat it on the stove before serving.
What other fruit can I use in place of pears?
If pears aren't your thing, you can easily swap them out for apples, peaches, or even berries. Just adjust the cooking time as needed!
Can I freeze the waffles?
These waffles will stay in a tightly sealed container for up to 4-5 days in the fridge. I also suggest adding a batch to the freezer for a day where you just don't feel like being in the kitchen. Be sure to label the freezer batch for the date in which they were baked, and they will be good for up to one to two months in the freezer.
When you want to use them, take them out to thaw in the fridge, and pop them in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. You could also warm in the oven at a low temperature (300º for maybe 5 minutes)
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Homemade Cinnamon Spiced Waffles with Pear Compote
Equipment
- 1 waffle maker or iron
- 1 large mixing bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
- 1 small sauce pan
- 1 whisk
- 1 spatula
- 1 cutting board
- 1 utility knife
Ingredients
For the Compote
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 2 medium pears sliced, then diced
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot or cornstarch
For the Batter
- 192 g all purpose flour 1 ½ cups
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- ¾ cup whole milk
Instructions
For the Compote
- Slice, then dice the pears into small pieces.
- Add the butter to a small sauce pan and melt on medium heat. Pour the pears in, along with the cinnamon and mix.
- Let the pears soften, then add in the brown sugar. You might want to add a little arrowroot or cornstarch to thicken the compote.
- Turn the flame to low and let the pears cook and thicken, approximately 2-3 minutes.
For the Batter
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon, then set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, vanilla, milk, and oil using a whisk.
- Combine the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula. Fold the batter gently. Stop mixing when the batter just come together. Small lumps are okay!
- Let the batter sit for 3 minutes on the counter while you prep the pears for the compote. Preheat the waffle iron in this step!
- Using a large cookie scoop, scoop two scoops of the waffle batter into the waffle iron, with the option to add some leftover pears into the mix if you have any!
- Close the iron and repeat until all the batter is cooked.
- Once the waffles are done cooking, ladle 2 tablespoons of the pear compote onto the waffles, topping with syrup, whipped cream, or whatever else you'd like to top with, and serve!
Gloria A. says
Oh wow were these something else. I loved the pears on top. They didn't need any syrup they were perfect. I loved them!!