Orange Nut Waffles with Orange Syrup
Elevate your breakfast game with these irresistibly crunchy and citrusy **Orange Nut Waffles with Orange Syrup**. Infused with fragrant orange zest and studded with toasted nuts like pecans or walnuts, these waffles strike the perfect balance between sweet and nutty flavors. The decadent homemade orange syrup, crafted from fresh orange juice, simmered with a hint of buttery richness and lightly thickened for a luscious drizzle, takes this dish to the next level. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for weekend brunch or a special morning treat that will leave your kitchen smelling heavenly. Serve these waffles warm, topped with a cascading pour of orange syrup, and watch them disappear from the plate in no time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1.5 cups Milk
- 2 Eggs
- 0.25 cups Unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 teaspoons Orange zest
- 0.5 cups Chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts)
- 1 cups Orange juice (for syrup)
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar (for syrup)
- 1 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 tablespoons Unsalted butter (for syrup)
Instructions
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, melted butter, and orange zest until well combined.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; some lumps are fine.
Fold in the chopped nuts, ensuring they are distributed evenly throughout the batter.
Lightly grease the waffle iron with cooking spray or a small amount of melted butter.
Pour an appropriate amount of batter onto the hot waffle iron (refer to your waffle iron's instructions) and cook until waffles are golden brown and crisp. Repeat with the remaining batter.
While the waffles are cooking, prepare the orange syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice and sugar and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add this mixture to the saucepan and stir continuously until the syrup thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the syrup from heat and stir in the butter until melted and smooth.
Serve the waffles warm, drizzled with orange syrup, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
466 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.4 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 95 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 393 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.8 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.7 g | ||
| Protein | 10.2 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 265 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
