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    The Heirloom Pantry » Recipes » Brunch Recipes

    Belgian Waffles with Cinnamon Poached Pears

    Published: Nov 1, 2018 · Modified: Jan 8, 2024 by Kathleen Higashiyama · The following content may contain paid links. When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission.

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    Belgian Waffles with Cinnamon Poached Pears are a sweet treat that combines a fluffy waffles with a rich poached pear topping. Add a dollop of freshly whipped cream makes it a delicious morning treat.

    Belgian Waffles with Cinnamon Poached Pears on plates with whipped cream.

    As a kid, Kat's Nonna would make me poached apples and pears with cinnamon and brown sugar for breakfast. What were normally refreshing, crisp fruits turned to sweet, soft desserts. Inspired by my Nonna's breakfast fruit and fall flavors, we decided to top classic Belgian waffles with sweet cinnamon poached pears.

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    • What are Belgian Waffles?
    • Key Ingredients
    • How to Make Belgian Waffles
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • How to Store and Reheat Belgian Waffles
    • Top Tips
    • Did You Like This Recipe?
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    What are Belgian Waffles?

    Compared to American waffles, Belgian waffles are defined by their large size, their crispy texture, and their deep grids. The Deep grids are due to the use of a waffle iron and are perfect for holding extra syrup. Belgian waffle batter is also typically made with leavening agent such as baking powder or egg whites to make them extra fluffy.

    Belgian Waffles with Cinnamon Poached Pears on plates with espresso flatlay.

    Key Ingredients

    Waffles

    • All purpose flour - All purpose flour is the foundation for the waffles.
    • Baking soda and powder - Baking soda helps the waffle batter spread and baking powder helps the waffles rise and become fluffy.
    • Brown and granulated sugar - Brown sugar adds moisture and granulated sugar adds sweetness.
    • Eggs - Eggs bind the ingredients together. Use a room temperature egg so it spreads evenly in the batter.
    • Vanilla extract - Vanilla extract adds complexity and sweetness to the waffle batter. For a stronger vanilla flavor, use vanilla bean paste.
    • Milk - Milk adds flavor and helps create the consistency of the batter. Regular milk is great for taste, but you can also use oat milk or almond milk.
    • Butter - Room temperature butter is best for the batter texture and adds a buttery flavor. Use European or American butter. European has a higher fat content resulting in a crisper, more buttery waffle.
    • Whipped cream - Whipped cream is a sweet and decadent topping, check out our easy homemade whipped cream.

    Poached Pears

    • Pears - Pears are warm flavored fruit that tastes delicious when poached.
    • Brown sugar - Brown sugar adds rich flavor and a deeper caramel color.
    • Ground cinnamon - Cinnamon adds a light yet distinct spice to the pears and accentuates the warm flavors.

    How to Make Belgian Waffles

    Waffles

    1. Heat waffle iron - Start by heating your Belgian waffle iron and preheating the oven to 200°F.
    2. Whisk dry ingredients - In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
    3. Mix wet ingredients - In separate bowl, whisk sugars, eggs, vanilla, milk, and butter until blended.
    4. Mix dry and wet ingredients together - Pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture and whisk until just blended. Allow the batter to sit for 5-10 minutes so the baking powder can activate for fluffy waffles.
    5. Cook the waffles - Brush some butter or non stick cooking spray on the hot waffle iron. Give the batter one more good stir, then use a ladle to add the batter to the iron. Cook for just a couple minutes, or until the waffles are golden and crispy.
    6. Keep the waffles warm - As you finish cooking the waffles, place them directly on the oven rack to keep them hot.

    Poached Pears

    1. Simmer ingredients - In a small saucepan, add water, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Whisk the ingredients and heat until mixture reaches a simmer.
    2. Simmer pears - Add pears and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the pears are tender. Remove the pears from the sauce and set aside.
    3. Enjoy poached pears and waffles - Plate the waffles and place the pears on top. Drizzle a couple spoonfuls of the brown sugar sauce and top with whipped cream. Enjoy!
    Belgian Waffles with Cinnamon Poached Pears on plate with whipped cream.

    Substitutions

    • Milk - You can substitute oat, almond, or your favorite milk for normal milk. However, the flavor may not be as rich.
    • Healthy - Replace the whipped cream and poached pair topping with blueberries, strawberries, or bananas to make this recipe healthier.
    • Cinnamon poached apples - Replace pears with apples for if you prefer the taste of apples to pears.
    • Maple Syrup - Use maple syrup instead of poached pears for a classic Belgian waffle.
    • Deluxe - If you want to enjoy this Belgian waffle as a dessert, replace the whipped cream with a dollop of vanilla bean ice cream or add the ice cream in addition to the whipped cream.

    Variations

    • Chocolate Chip Belgian Waffles - Add semi sweet chocolate chips to the waffle batter to make these chocolate chip waffles.
    • Pecans - Add chopped pecans to the batter for a sweet and hearty crunch.
    • Powdered Sugar - Sprinkle the waffles with powdered sugar for an added light sweetness.
    • Apple curd - Enjoy the waffles with homemade apple curd for a rich caramel apple flavor.

    Equipment

    This homemade Belgian waffle recipe requires a few kitchen essentials, including a whisk, knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, shallow bowl, spatula, sauce pan, and waffle iron (Belgian waffle maker).

    How to Store and Reheat Belgian Waffles

    While Belgian waffles are best enjoyed fresh, sometimes you have leftover waffles, batter, and poached pears. Store leftover waffle batter and poached pears in separate air-tight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat leftover waffles, heat the oven to 300°F and warm for 4 to 5 minutes. To reheat leftover poached pears, place the pears in a sauce pan over low heat for 5 minutes.

    Top Tips

    • Make sure the waffle iron is hot -be sure your waffle iron is completely heated before adding the waffle batter. If the waffle iron isn't hot enough, it won't evaporate the batter moisture and you will have soggy waffles.
    • Milk - milk with high-fat content when making Belgian waffles. The higher the fat content, the richer the waffle flavors.

    Did You Like This Recipe?

    If you enjoyed this Belgian waffles recipe, please rate and comment below! For more brunch and breakfast recipes like this, check out:

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    Belgian Waffles with Cinnamon Poached Pears

    Belgian Waffles with Cinnamon Poached Pears are a sweet treat made of ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. This tasty breakfast combines a fluffy waffle with a rich poached pear topping.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 610kcal
    Author: Kathleen Higashiyama

    Equipment

    • 1 whisk
    • 1 knife
    • 1 cutting board
    • 2 mixing bowl
    • 1 spatula
    • 1 sauce pan
    • 1 waffle iron

    Ingredients 

    Waffle

    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 4 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1½ cup milk
    • 3 tablespoon butter melted
    • whipped cream

    Poached Pears

    • 2 pears sliced
    • 1¼ cups water
    • ½ cup beown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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    Instructions

    Waffles

    • Heat waffle iron - Start by heating your waffle iron and preheating the oven to 200°F.
    • Whisk dry ingredients - In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
    • Mix wet ingredients - In separate bowl, whisk sugars, eggs, vanilla, milk, and butter until blended.
    • Mix dry and wet ingredients together - Pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture and whisk until just blended. Allow the batter to sit for 5-10 minutes so the baking powder can activate for fluffy waffles.
    • Cook the waffles - Brush some butter or non-stick cooking spray on the hot waffle iron. Give the batter one more good stir, then use a ladle to add the batter to the iron. Cook for just a couple minutes, or until the waffles are golden and crispy.
    • Keep the waffles warm - As you finish cooking the waffles, place them directly on the oven rack to keep them hot.

    Poached Pears

    • Simmer ingredients - In a small saucepan, add water, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Whisk the ingredients and heat until mixture reaches a simmer.
    • Simmer pears - Add pears and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the pears are tender. Remove the pears from the sauce and set aside.
    • Enjoy poached pears and waffles - Plate the waffles and place the pears on top. Drizzle a couple spoonfuls of the brown sugar sauce and top with whipped cream. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 610kcal | Carbohydrates: 108g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 542mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 553IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 235mg | Iron: 4mg
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    Kat Higashiyama and Alec Totto are recipe developers, food photographers, and the authors behind The Heirloom Pantry. Since 2017, they have shared recipes inspired by their Japanese and Italian heritage and California and Hawaii roots. They reside in San Jose with their two dogs, Peeps and Paisley. Read More…

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