Anticipating the weekend treat of waffles topped with homemade preserves is a tradition in my family. This time, we are using fresh nectarines for the preserves. I prefer to simmer down fresh fruits, especially when they are in season. If you are unsure about canning preserves, they can be easily frozen instead. I opt not to add extra sugar to my preserves, opting for fruits like peaches, nectarines, strawberries, or apricots to bring a tart contrast to my waffles.

To make the preserves, I chop the preferred fruit into small pieces and simmer it over low heat until it turns soft. You will notice the juices being released, creating a delightful topping :).

Why do I refer to this as a family affair? My children eagerly take turns mixing and preparing the waffles. Today, each of the 4 kids had a specific role. The youngest handled the egg whites, the second one mixed the batter, the oldest operated the waffle iron, and the third one simply relished devouring them.

Recipe

• Waffle Batter

  • Flour- 2.5 cups

    • https://www.walmart.com/ip/Bob-s-Red-Mill-Gluten-Free-1-to-1-Baking-Flour/984678847?classType=VARIANT&from=/search

      • GF option1: This makes lighter more airy waffles

    • https://www.walmart.com/ip/King-Arthur-Flour-Measure-4-Measure-Gluten-Free-Flour-3lb/395689920?classType=REGULAR&from=/search

      • GF option 2: not as fluffy, but still a great waffle!

    • https://www.walmart.com/ip/King-Arthur-Baking-Company-All-Purpose-Unbleached-Flour-5lbs/10535106?classType=REGULAR&athbdg=L1200&from=/search

  • Oats- 1/4 cup

    • These are what I use

      • GF option: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Bob-s-Red-Mill-Old-Fashioned-Rolled-Oats-Organic-32-oz/792060586?classType=VARIANT&from=/search

      • https://www.walmart.com/ip/Bob-s-Red-Mill-Non-GMO-Organic-Old-Fashioned-Rolled-Oats-32-oz-Bag/746318535?classType=REGULAR&athbdg=L1200&from=/search

  • Baking Powder- 2 tsp

    • https://www.walmart.com/ip/Clabber-Girl-Double-Acting-Baking-Powder-8-1-oz/10319293?classType=REGULAR&athbdg=L1600&from=/search

  • Vanilla- 1 tsp

    • https://www.walmart.com/ip/McCormick-Gluten-Free-Pure-Vanilla-Extract-1-fl-oz-Box/10308884?classType=REGULAR&from=/search

  • Avocado Oil- 1/2 cup

    • https://www.walmart.com/ip/Chosen-Foods-100-Pure-Avocado-Oil-25-4-floz-Glass-Bottle-Non-GMO/147046935?classType=REGULAR&athbdg=L1600&from=/search

    • I also substitute with this sometimes

      • https://www.walmart.com/ip/Spectrum-Naturals-Organic-Refined-Sunflower-Oil-16-fl-oz/25516503?classType=REGULAR&from=/search

  • Milk- 2 cups

  • Egg separated- 3

• Directions

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl, excluding the eggs.

  • Transfer the egg whites to a separate bowl, and add the yolks to the bowl containing the other ingredients.

  • Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

  • Blend all other ingredients thoroughly using a mixer.

  • Gently fold in the egg whites.

• Cooking :)

  • Place in your waffle iron.

    • This is the waffle iron that I adore and have been using successfully for the past 14 years!

      • https://www.walmart.com/ip/BLACK-DECKER-Belgian-Waffle-Maker-Stainless-Steel-WMB505/20564659?classType=REGULAR&from=/search