Description
This gluten-free Belgian waffle recipe creates golden, crispy edges and a fluffy, warm center, perfect for a family breakfast or brunch. It’s an easy, hearty dish that consistently delivers delightful results.
Ingredients
- 2.25 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup smooth apple butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 tablespoons smooth apple butter, for serving
- Pinch of ground cardamom, for dusting
Instructions
- Prep Your Waffle Iron: Preheat your Belgian waffle iron as directed (about 5 minutes). Lightly oil the cooking surfaces if not non-stick.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, granulated sugar, baking powder, and fine sea salt for about 1 minute until thoroughly blended.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk whole milk, large eggs, slightly cooled melted butter, and alcohol-free vanilla extract for 2 minutes until completely smooth and slightly frothy.
- Bring Them Together: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Whisk gently for under a minute until just combined (a few small lumps are acceptable). If the batter is too stiff, add a splash more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Cardamom-Spiced Apple Butter Swirl: While the batter rests, combine 0.5 cup smooth apple butter with 1 teaspoon ground cardamom in a small bowl. Stir until well blended and fragrant.
- Cook Your Waffles: Pour 0.5 to 0.75 cup of batter onto the hot waffle iron. Drop 3-4 teaspoon-sized dollops of the spiced apple butter mixture onto the batter and gently swirl with a skewer or knife. Close the iron and cook for 4-6 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve Immediately: Carefully remove the waffle from the iron and transfer to a wire rack. Serve hot, drizzling additional smooth apple butter over top and dusting with a pinch of ground cardamom.
Notes
Waffles can be kept warm on a wire rack in a 200 degrees F (93 degrees C) oven. For dairy-free, use plant-based milk (almond, oat) and coconut oil instead of butter. Store leftover waffles in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 280 calories
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg