Belgian Buttermilk Almond Waffles With Cinnamon Peach Compote Food

PICKLED CRAB APPLES

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar, sugar, cloves and cinnamon in a large stainless-steelpan. Bring to a boil over high heat and stir until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium, add the apples, and cook until barely done, about 5-6 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, pack the apples into clean, dry jars with sealable lids. Laddle in the hot syrup to within 1/2 inch of the jar rims and cover.
• Store jars in a cool, dark place.

CINNAMON KETCHUP

Steps:

• In a saucepan, heat the oil and saute the onions over medium heat until translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add the sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves, and stir together.
• Deglaze the pan with the vinegar, bringing it almost to a boil.
• Stir in the tomatoes, cider, and salt. reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes.
• Transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender and puree.
• Stir in the orange juice, and add a little water if necessary to reach the desired consistency.
• This will keep for 3-4 months in the refrigerator.

PALUDAH (FRESH MELON AND PEACH COMPOTE)

Steps:

• Cut melon in half and remove seeds and stringy pulp.
• Using melon baller or small spoon, scoop out as many melon balls as possible.
• Put melon balls in deep bowl.
• Pour any juice from shells over melon balls, and discard shells.
• Toss with salt.
• Add peaches, sugar, lemon juice and rose water.
• Toss gently to combine.
• Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
• Serve in individual dishes.
• Top with crushed or shaved ice if desired.

MAPLE SAUSAGE WAFFLES WITH CINNAMON APPLES

Steps:

• In large mixing bowl, combine pancake mix, milk, egg, oil and sausage, stirring until well blended.
• For each waffle, use half a cup batter in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturers directions until golden brown, about five minutes.
• Serve topped with pie filling and extra maple syrup.

RASPBERRY AND PEACH COMPOTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl crush 1 cup of the raspberries with 2 tablespoons sugar. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
• In a large bowl toss peaches with 4 tablespoons sugar. Let stand for 30 minutes, tossing occasionally.
• Press raspberry/sugar mixture through sieve set over a bowl. Stir in remaining raspberries (2 cups).
• Stir raspberry mixture into peaches.
• Refrigerate.

CINNAMON BUTTERMILK WAFFLES

Steps:

• Mix dry ingredients in a small bowl.
• In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until well blended (I use a kitchenaid mixer); stir in the buttermilk and butter.
• Stir in the dry ingredients until well mixed, adding enough of the milk to make the batter thin enough to flow from a spoon. I use the whole 1/4 cup.
• Bake in a lightly oiled waffle iron until medium brown, about 3 minutes in mine.
• Serve hot.

SUPERB CHRISTMAS PUDDING (MICROWAVE)

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Add a little browning sauce if you want it to be a little darker (it will not effect the taste).
• Lightly butter a small pyrex bowl. Note: My bowl roughly holds 6 cups; you can fill the mixture to the top without worry that it will flow over.
• Pack lightly into bowl. Butter some wax paper lightly and place over the mixing bowl. Place a second sheet over top and secure with elastic bands.
• Cook 5 minutes on high: rest for 5 minutes.
• Cook 3 minutes on high: rest for 5 minutes.
• Cook 30 seconds on high: rest for 5 minutes.
• Unmould and let cool. Brush all over with rum, brandy or whisky. Store at room temperature in greaseproof paper, or refrigerate in a plastic bag. This cake will keep well for several months (after long storage, brush again with spirits and leave 24 hours or longer before eating).
• To Serve: Cut in thin slices with a sharp serrated knife.

THE TORREY PINES LODGE WARM BLUEBERRY-PEACH COMPOTE

Steps:

• In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar and water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the fresh and dried blueberries and stir to combine. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring once or twice. remove from the heat and set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring a small pot of water to a rolling boil and lower in the peaches. Cook for several minutes, just until the skins split. Remove and immediately plunge them into an ice-water bath. peel the peaches, remove the pits, and, working over a dish to retain the juices, cut the peaches into small chunks. Fold the peaches and juice into the blueberry mixture. Serve warm with pancakes. Tip: Add a little finely grated lemon zest to your pancake batter. Enjoy!

BELGIAN BUTTERMILK ALMOND WAFFLES WITH CINNAMON-PEACH COMPOTE

Steps:

• For cinnamon peach compote:.
• Combine peaches, brown sugar 1/4 cup water, cinnamon and nutmeg in heavy medium sauce pan.
• Cook compote over medium heat until liquid is reduced to medium think syrup, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
• For Waffles:.
• Put oven race in middle position and put a large metal cooling rack directly on it.
• Preheat oven to 250°F and preheat waffle iron.
• Whisk together flour, almond flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in large bowl.
• Whisk together buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and almond extract in another bowl, then whisk into flour mixture until just combined.
• Brush hot waffle iron lightly with vegetable oil and pour a slightly rounded 1/2 cup of batter into each waffle mold.
• Cook waffles according to manufacturer's instructions until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer as cooked to rack in oven to keep warm, keeping waffles in 1 layer to stay crisp. Make more waffle in same manner.
• NOTE: If using a regular waffle iron (not Belgian), batter will yield about 14 waffles using 1/3 cup per waffle.
• To serve:.
• Place waffle on dish, add compote, sweetened whipped cream and toasted almonds on top.