Waffles? For breakfast? Groundbreaking... but, hear me out! I've perfected my homemade cinnamon spiced waffles with pear compote, and you're going to LOVE them! These waffles are the epitome of breakfast. They're fluffy, packed with incredible cinnamon flavor, and topped with the most decadent (and easy to make) pear compote. Hungry yet?
Making waffles is one of those weekend, year long breakfasts to make, but I am here to say they can even be made during the week or as a meal prep!
I've got a slew of different waffles on this site like my pumpkin stack o'waffles, chai spiced version, and who can forget about these red velvet ones? Okay fine, I'm a bit of a waffle-holic.
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- What ingredients are needed for these waffles?
- How do I make these spiced waffles?
- Waffle Swaps and Substitutions
- How do I serve these waffles?
- What can I do to make these waffles fluffier?
- How do I store these waffles? Can I freeze them?
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- Homemade Cinnamon Spiced Waffles with Pear Compote
What ingredients are needed for these waffles?
Waffle mix from scratch calls on standard recipe ingredients, so we'll talk more about what those are and they're importance.
- All purpose flour: I actually really like using a paleo baking blend from Bob's Red Mill for these waffles, but typical all-purpose flour will do just fine here.
- Baking powder: Helps with the rise of the waffle and adds the airiness to the baked waffle.
- Oil: We need a decent amount of oil here to add the fluff factor, the flavor, and give the waffles a nice crisp edge. I like oil instead of butter because oil gives a better crispiness on the exterior of the waffle.
- Sugar: I mean, of course we're adding a little sugar. The sugar gives the base batter a little sweetness.
- Pears: Optional, but you could add in a few diced pieces of waffles into the batter to give the waffles more texture and flavor, but we use most of the pears for the compote on top. More on that further down!
- Cinnamon: Cinnamon is what gives this recipe the "spiced" flavor. We use a little more than a tablespoon to make sure the flavor comes out as the waffles cook.
- Egg: two eggs help give the waffles a delicious fluffy texture.
- Milk: Adds more fat, fluff, and helps to bind the ingredients together. You could absolutely swap for a dairy alternative, although it may alter the taste. I'd stick with half and half or whole milk here if you can.
See the recipe card below for specific information about quantities.
How do I make these spiced waffles?
This recipe calls for two things: making the waffle batter, and making the pear compote
Step 1: In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon, then set aside.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, vanilla, milk, and oil using a whisk.
Step 3: 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!
Step 4: 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.
Step 5: 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.
Step 6: 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!
HINT: Using a spatula to fold in the batter is way more gentle than using a whisk. The whisk can get too harsh and overmix the batter unintentionally. This happens sometimes when making muffins too, so this is a good tip to keep in your back pocket!
Waffle Swaps and Substitutions
Here are some of my recommendations for if you need to swap or substitute any of the aforementioned ingredients in this waffle recipe:
- Flour: you can use your favorite gluten free flour here, but I would suggest sticking to a 1:1 flour as measurements can get a little tricky.
- Milk: if you don't want to use or have any whole milk, you can swap for half and half or almond milk.
- Sugar: I like using Florida Crystals Sugar brand of organic cane sugar, but you can adjust and omit the sugar, or use coconut sugar instead.
- Oil: I don't prefer to bake with coconut oil, but if that's something you are used to using, I would suggest using the liquid version here.
How do I serve these waffles?
Waffles are such a versatile breakfast item. Here's some of my favorite ways to serve them:
- With whipped cream - either from a can or homemade, whipped cream is just the best
- With syrup - a classic topping!
- Topped with nutella - the contrast of the sweet and spiced pear with the hazelnut is absolutely delicious
- Add in chocolate chips - chocolate and pears, a delicious combo.
- Add a drizzle of honey - honey will compliment the pears nicely in this waffle recipe.
What can I do to make these waffles fluffier?
From my experience, I've learned what NOT to do when it comes to making waffles, pancakes, or other mixes like muffins. Here's my top three things to remember:
- Don't overmix - we talked about swapping to a spatula from a whisk, and doing so helps you limit the overmixing. Overmixing will overwork the gluten in the recipe, causing a dull, dense texture.
- Use active baking powder - believe it or not, baking powder (and soda) do in fact have a shelf life. Baking powder, if mixed with boiling hot water, should foam. If it does, it's good to use! If not, it's "dead" and needs replacing.
- Let the batter sit - giving the batter time to sit actually helps with the fluff factor. It allows all the rising agents and other ingredients marry together before being used.
Baking = science, how fun?!
How do I store these waffles? Can I freeze them?
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!
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