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Vanilla Waffles and Asian Pears with Brandy

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Holidays, Easter Sundays and weekend mornings are when we like to enjoy brunch like these Vanilla Waffles and Asian Pears with Brandy. One of the best moments I relish are when my sons cook for us when they’re home to visit. This was another classic time. My son Tim chose to make these easy vanilla waffles and he took it a step further. He sliced up some Asian pears and cooked them in brandy and butter.

We all enjoyed how much more elegant the waffles looked like with the brandied pear slices. But even better, the juicy, yet firm half moon shaped slices were made even extra special when Tim poured some brandy in the skillet. The slices sizzled temptingly in the butter and when the brandy cascaded down,  the aromas came alive.

We all poured the brandied fruit on the just cooked crisp vanilla waffles, then sloshed the heavy maple syrup and savored every bite of this breakfast decadence. What a nice way to spend a family weekend together!

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Vanilla Waffles and Asian Pears with Brandy

For Easter brunch, a holiday weekend or just any family day together, these vanilla waffles are just perfect. I had an easy recipe from the “Pure Vanilla” Cookbook. My son elevated the scrumptious waffles to a more divine level of deliciousness by cooking pear slices in brandy and butter. It was the perfect way to start the morning! This recipe was adapted from “Pure Vanilla” by Shauna Sever (Quirk Books ) and makes 6 to 7 square waffles, or about 10 medium-sized pancakes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Asian
Keyword: Vanilla Waffles Asian Pears
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 378kcal
Author: Asian in America

Equipment

  • Waffle Maker
  • Small skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 whole egg yolks
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup club soda
  • 2 whole egg whites
  • 6 to 7 pieces bottled, optional, for garnish red whole cherries
  • 1/4 cup whipped cream for garnish
  • 1 whole Asian pear peeled, seeded, sliced (about 3/4 cup when sliced)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 to 3 Tablespoons brandy
  • for spreading on waffles: butter
  • for waffles or pancakes: maple syrup

Instructions

  • Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
  • To make the waffles: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. (To sift you can use a sifter, or a wire mesh sieve and shake it by hand, or use wire whisk by blending the flour and ingredients around inside the bowl.)
  • In another separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg yolk, vanilla extract, vanilla sugar and oil until smooth. Whisk in the club soda. Slowly add the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Blend well till the batter is smooth.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites in a separate clean bowl. Beat the whites till they form peaks. This should take about 5 to 8 minutes. Gently fold in the batter into the whites using a wide spatula.
  • Pour about ¼ cup of the batter into the preheated waffle iron. Adjust settings to medium. Cover the waffle and cook each one for about 6 to 7 minutes or till waffle iron lights up to indicate it is “done”.  Put the waffles on a platter and serve while still hot.
  • To make the brandied pears : Using a small non-stick skillet, add the butter over medium heat on the stove top. When the butter has melted in 1 to 2 minutes, add the sliced pears. Let the butter sizzle and incorporate into the pear slices for a minute more. Pour the brandy all over the pears. Let cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off heat and assemble the waffles and brandied pears. Garnish with a cherry and whipped cream if desired. Serve hot with butter and maple syrup for waffles.
  • Cook’s comments: I used Asian pears because it’s what I had available from my grocery shopping at the markets. They are slightly rounder and almost looked like yellow apples in appearance. The flesh is less transparent than American pears. Feel free to use regular pears available.
  • Recipe notes: If a waffle iron is not available, you can still use this batter to make round pancakes in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, stove top. Cook the pancakes for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or till all bubbles are gone. To make a

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2mg

    Notes on Nutrition: The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.

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    13 Comments

      1. Thanks, Bam! These flavors were great ~ the simplicity of homemade waffles and the savory-sweet crunchy Asian pears topped with brandy! Glad you came by 🙂

    1. We are lazy on Easter too! I am loving your brandy sauce…..but you know how I love baking with booze LOL! Your waffles look delicious:-) Hugs, Terra

      1. Thanks, Terra. My boys enjoy cooking when they’re home & I like it when they put a spin to recipes. The brandy made brunch quite exciting. Hope your Easter was hopping, too! Hugs 🙂

    2. Hi Elizabeth, your waffles look awesome. The pear with brandy sound great, nice pairing. Excellent click!

      Love your blog. Will be back later to check out your recipes. Thanks for sharing.
      Have a nice day.

      1. Hi Malou! Happy Easter, as well. These waffles were nice and crisp & the pears with brandy were terrific. Hope you had a good Holy Week with the family. Thanks for the blog-visit!

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