Orange Waffles with Cranberry-Maple Syrup
Orange Waffles with Cranberry-Maple Syrup are one of our favorite fall breakfasts. I start these waffles by mixing up a rich sour cream waffle batter. Then, I make a tart cranberry and maple syrup to pour over the waffles. Finally, I beat up some orange-scented heavy cream to top the waffles with billowy clouds of whipped cream. We like these waffles for several reasons. First of all, I like that I can make this whole breakfast in less than one hour. Secondly, I like that I can also serve these waffles as a breakfast for dinner. I just add some baked bacon or sausages and these waffles become a hearty and filling dinner. And, lastly, we all love the fluffy waffles, the tart syrup, and the sweet whipped cream.
The Equipment I Used
- A Waffle Iron- You’ll need this to cook the waffles.
- An Electric or Hand Mixer- Use this to whip the cream.
- A Food Scale- For perfect waffles every time, use a food scale to weigh your flour.
The Ingredients Needed for Orange Waffles with Cranberry-Maple Syrup
- Flour- Be sure to use all-purpose flour. I always use King Arthur brand flour.
- Sour Cream- Use full fat sour cream.
- Milk- Be sure to use whole milk.
- Cranberries- You can use fresh or frozen cranberries.
- Maple Syrup- Be sure to use pure maple syrup.
- Cream- Use heavy cream to make the whipped cream.
- Orange Extract- You’ll need this to make both the waffles and the whipped cream.
How I Made my Waffles
- First, I made the waffle batter. Take care to not overmix your ingredients. Good waffle batter has some lumps. A perfectly smooth batter will produce tough waffles.
- Next, while the waffles cooked, I simmered together the syrup.
- Also, while the waffles cooked, I made the whipped cream. Take care to not overbeat the cream or it will turn in to butter.
If you like cranberries, you need to try these scrumptious Orange Waffles with Cranberry-Maple Syrup.
Orange Waffles with Cranberry-Maple Syrup
Equipment
- waffle iron
Ingredients
For the Orange Waffles:
- 2 cups all purpose flour (240g)
- 4 tsp. baking powder
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream (120g)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp. orange zest
- 2 tsp. orange extract
- ½ cup melted butter
For The Maple-Cranberry Syrup:
- 3 cups cranberries
- ½ cup sugar (100g)
- 1 cup maple syrup
- ½ cup water
For the Orange Whipped Cream:
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp. powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. orange extract
Instructions
For the Orange Waffles:
- Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt together and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, and then mix in the sour cream, milk, orange juice, orange zest, and orange extract. Add the flour mixture, stirring just until no streaks of flour remain. Try not to overmix. Stir in the butter.
- Cook the batter in your waffle iron, according to its directions. Top with the Maple Cranberry Syrup and Orange Whipped Cream.
For Maple Cranberry Syrup:
- In a three quart saucepan, simmer all the ingredients, until thick and syrupy, about ten minutes.
- For the Orange Whipped Cream:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the heavy cream until it starts to whip up. Start on low power and gradually increase the power as the cream starts to whip. Then, add the rest of the ingredients and finish whipping the cream until it's fluffy.
