Gluten-free Gingerbread Waffles with Pear Sauce

With these gluten-free waffles, you can enjoy the warm and cozy tastes of gingerbread. The fragrant pear sauce makes this comforting breakfast taste even better with a fruity twist. Great for a holiday brunch or any other special event

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Cooking spray or oil for waffle iron
• 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions:

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and salt

In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add molasses, brown sugar, melted butter, almond milk, and vanilla extract

Mix until well combined

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined

Be careful not to overmix; its okay if there are a few lumps

Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturers instructions and lightly grease it with cooking spray or oil

Pour the gingerbread waffle batter onto the preheated waffle iron, following the manufacturers guidelines for the right amount of batter

Close the lid and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp

While the waffles are cooking, prepare the pear sauce

In a saucepan, combine the chopped pears, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and water

Cook over medium heat until the pears are tender and the sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes

Mash the pears with a fork to your desired consistency

Serve the gluten-free gingerbread waffles hot, topped with the warm pear sauce

You can also add a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of powdered sugar if desired