The Perfect Waffles With Blueberry Lemon Maple Sauce
Take advantage of blueberry season and top golden waffles with homemade blueberry maple sauce at your next brunch. A quick maple butter adds even more sweetness.
Ingredients
Blueberry Lemon Maple Sauce
- 3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- ¼ cup water
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1½ tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 3 tbsp water
The Perfect Waffles
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (substitute gluten-free at a ratio of 1:1)
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp sea salt 1
- 15 oz can full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 ripe banana smashed (optional)
Quick Maple Butter
- 2 sticks unsalted butter (8 oz)) at room temperature
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
Blueberry Lemon Maple Sauce
- Place the blueberries in a small saucepan. Add the water, lemon juice, zest, and maple syrup.
- Turn the heat to medium and cook until the mixture comes to a low boil and the blueberries just start to break apart.
- Add the dissolved cornstarch and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Turn the heat down to a simmer and whisk for 2 to 3 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add a little water, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
- Remove from the heat and serve warm.
The Perfect Waffles
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder and sea salt in a large bowl.
- Add the coconut milk, water, and maple syrup. Mix well. Add the bananas, if desired. If the batter is too thick, add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of water at a time until you get the right consistency.
- Heat a waffle maker to medium-high and coat the plates with a little butter.
- Pour ¼ to ½ cup of batter onto the waffle maker. Cook for about 5 minutes or until ready.
- Serve warm. Leftovers freeze well and you can reheat them in the toaster.
Quick Maple Butter
- In a medium bowl, mix the ingredients well. The maple butter keeps in the refrigerator for up to a month in an airtight container.
Notes
Feel free to dress up these waffles by adding 1 tbsp vanilla, almond, or lemon extract; mixing in some chocolate chips or pecans or serving with fresh fruit.