Pecan Waffles

Photo: flickr user Mr. T in DC

Ingredients

2 cups reduced fat Bisquick(r)

cups fat-free (skim) milk

1/4 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product or 2 egg whites

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

2 tablespoons orange peel grated

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/2 cup pecans finely chopped

fruit-flavored syrups

lemon curd

orange cream (see below)

sauteed Apples or Pears (see below)

spice honey (see below)

Preparation

Spray UNHEATED heart-shaped or traditional waffle iron with cooking spray; then heat waffle iron. Or heat waffle iron; then grease with vegetable oil or shortening. Stir all ingredients except pecans and Topping until blended. Stir in pecans. Pour onto center of hot waffle iron. Close lid of waffle iron. Bake about 5 minutes or until steaming stops. Carefully remove waffle. Serve with Toppings.

Yields: three 9-inch traditional waffles

Toppings: Orange Cream: Stir 2 tablespoons frozen (thawed) orange juice concentrate into 3/4 cup frozen (thawed) whipped topping until blended.

Sauteed Apples or Pears: melt 2 tablespoons margarine or butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat; add 2 apples or pears, sliced. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender. Sprinkle with cinnamon- sugar.

Spiced Honey: Heat 1 cup honey, 1 three-inch stick cinnamon and 5 whole cloves to boiling in 1-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes; strain.

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