Grandpa’s Autumn Waffles

Name: Grandpa's Autumn Waffles
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 waffles (about 7-1/2 inches each).
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 medium tart apples, sliced; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/4 cup chopped pecans; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 large eggs; 3/4 cup whole milk; 3/4 cup half-and-half cream; 5 tablespoons butter, melted; Maple syrup, warmed

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

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5 waffles (about 7-1/2 inches each)

These waffles make a delicious breakfast on a cold Iowa morning. This is my father's original recipe, and I've used it all my life. I've handed it down to my seven children, and I'm sure they'll pass it on to their own children!

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 medium tart apples, sliced
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped pecans
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
3/4 cup whole milk
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
5 tablespoons butter, melted
Maple syrup, warmed

Directions

In a large skillet, melt butter and brown sugar. Add the apples, raisins and pecans. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes or until apples are tender; keep warm.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, cream and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Bake in preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Serve with apple topping and maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 581 calories, 29g fat (14g saturated fat), 193mg cholesterol, 520mg sodium, 69g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein.

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