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Spiced Cinnamon Apple Waffles with Bourbon Syrup by Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth, a top lifestyle blog in Houston, Texas
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5 from 2 votes

Spiced Cinnamon Apple Waffles With Bourbon Syrup Recipe

Celebrate the season’s best flavors with this Spiced Cinnamon Apple Waffles with Bourbon Syrup recipe.
Prep Time55 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Waffles
Keyword: cinnamon waffles
Servings: 6
Calories: 548kcal

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Large skillet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • Waffle maker

Ingredients

For the bourbon maple syrup:

  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup bourbon
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla

For the apple compote: 

  • 2 large apple or 3 small apples, thinly sliced
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 pinch salt

For the spiced cinnamon waffles:

  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 2 egg separated
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp allspice
  • ¼ tsp cardamom
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg

Instructions

To make the bourbon maple syrup:

  • In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine maple syrup, bourbon, vanilla, and orange juice. Bring to a boil and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced and thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.

To make the apple compote: 

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, maple syrup, and salt. Stir to coat the apples evenly. Then, cook for 5–6 minutes, until the apples are soft and the sauce bubbles. Remove from heat and set aside.

Prepare the waffle batter:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients: flour, sugar, spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl (or stand mixer), beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, melted butter, vanilla, and buttermilk until smooth.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently. Don’t overmix.
  • Fold the beaten egg whites into the batter until mostly incorporated. The batter should be light and airy.

Cook the waffles:

  • Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it. Pour batter into the iron and cook until golden brown and crisp on the outside, usually 3–5 minutes, depending on your waffle maker.

To assemble & serve:

  • Top warm waffles with apple compote, a generous drizzle of bourbon maple syrup, and a spoonful of mascarpone or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Yields 6-8 waffles

Nutrition

Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 625mg | Potassium: 542mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 613IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 256mg | Iron: 3mg