Valentines day breakfast idea – almond waffles with maple roasted apricots.
One of my favourite things to do in Paris is to visit the food markets. After breakfast I like to wander down and slowly browse, buying whatever I feel like for lunch. So, a bit of cheese, bread, sauccison sec, nuts, more cheese and (I’m quite careful how I time my trips, to make sure they’re in season) apricots. Lots of apricots.
In fact, I’ve even gone for long walks through the French countryside, only to enjoy collapsing in the sunshine at the end with nothing but a bag of almonds, a kilo of apricots and a book. And I’d do it again.
There is something really quite special about apricots. I think it is the way that they’re sweet, so you can eat them on their own (like dozens at a time), but also have the flavour that carries through when you use them for cooking. And dried too – they taste more like the original fruit than almost anything else. And for some reason we don’t use them nearly enough in the UK. Don’t know why.
When Expedia asked me to come up with a French inspired Valentines day recipe as part of their  #expediaworldonaplate challenge, my first thought was it would have to involve apricots. Apricots and almonds, particularly waffles made with almond flour. So – what was I going to do?
Ah yes, mix them together, in the perfect, indulgent breakfast. Thus, these almond waffles topped with maple roasted apricots were born. Can I tempt you?
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Almond Waffles with Maple Roasted Apricots
Ingredients
- 450 ml (1.9 cups) almond milk
- 125 g (4.4oz) unsalted butter melted
- 3 eggs beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 250 g (10.5oz) self-raising flour
- 50 g ground almonds
For the maple roasted apricots
- 8 apricots halved and stoned
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
To serve:
- Whipped cream
- Fruits
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- To make the maple roasted apricots preheat oven to fan-assisted 180C / 200C / 400F / gas 6.
- Mix the apricot halves, the maple syrup and vanilla, transfer the mixture to an oven tray and roast for about 15 mins until the apricots are tender and starting to char on the sides.
- Remove from the oven and set aside
- Make the waffles by whisking together milk, butter and eggs and set aside.
- Mix flours in a large bowl and make a hole in the centre.
- Slowly whisk the milk mixture into the flour to make a batter and don't worry if there are some lumps.
- Cook the waffles according to your wafflemaker instructions.
- Repeat until all the mixture is finished.
- Serve topped with some cream, the roasted maple apricots and extra maple syrup.
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Kavey says
07/02/2016 at 9:17 amYes yes yes I agree that apricots are somehow so very French. Peaches, not so much, though I did first encounter flat peaches in France, but apricots, absolutely so. Lovely idea for the challenge, Bintu!
Bintu says
07/02/2016 at 10:37 amThanks Kavey. It was definitely fun to come up with.
Shelby says
07/02/2016 at 1:22 pmThose are some gorgeous waffles! I love the flavors. I come from a family of maple syrup producers, so maple syrup is always readily available in our home!
Bintu says
07/02/2016 at 9:10 pmWow, can I adopt your family?
Sisley White says
07/02/2016 at 2:07 pmI am obsessed with waffles after getting my waffle maker last week. I will absolutely be making these as soon as possible! Love the addition of roasted apricots.
Christie says
07/02/2016 at 2:39 pmThese sound amazing. I rarely make waffles but the thought of them with apricots is so enticing. What a fabulous breakfast.
Bintu says
07/02/2016 at 9:10 pmThank you. the apricots really make these.
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says
07/02/2016 at 2:43 pmI’m so in love with waffles right now and so happy to have a waffle maker in my life. Seriously yum!
Bintu says
07/02/2016 at 9:09 pmI would be unable to live without one.
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
07/02/2016 at 4:31 pmSounds like the perfect weekend brunch. Love waffles!!
Bintu says
07/02/2016 at 9:08 pm😀
Tracy | Baking Mischief says
07/02/2016 at 4:38 pmI’ve never had apricots on waffles before. It sounds amazing. I love your photos, especially that top one. They definitely make me want to whip up a pile of these for breakfast!
Bintu says
07/02/2016 at 9:08 pmThank you Tracy.
Noel says
07/02/2016 at 5:40 pmI just made pancakes this morning, but have been thinking about waffles for awhile. These sound wonderful – almond is such a light, sweet flavor that always hits the spot. I’ll be adding this to my “to do” list.
stumbled and yummer!
Bintu says
07/02/2016 at 9:08 pmAww, thank you . Much appreciate the social shares.
Dorota says
07/02/2016 at 6:38 pmthis is absolutely amazing. I love waffles and now I regret that weekend is over and I have to wait whole week to have time for this kind of breakfast!
Bintu says
07/02/2016 at 9:07 pmOnly 5 more dasy to go for you to be able to make them.
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
07/02/2016 at 6:44 pmWow this looks sooo good. Your pictures are amazing! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Bintu says
07/02/2016 at 9:05 pmAwwwww, thank you.
Sarah says
07/02/2016 at 7:00 pmYour mornings strolling up and down French markets sound like pure heaven – as do these waffles! I love the sound of maple roasted apricots – that has to happen ASAP
Bintu says
07/02/2016 at 9:05 pm😀
Sarah says
07/02/2016 at 7:00 pmYour mornings strolling up and down French markets sound like pure heaven – as do these waffles! I love the sound of maple roasted apricots – that has to happen ASAP
Bintu says
07/02/2016 at 9:04 pmI hope it happens asap for you.
Christine | Vermilion Roots says
07/02/2016 at 9:40 pmLove waffles for breakfast, especially when they come with fruits like apricots and peaches.
kellie@foodtoglow says
08/02/2016 at 8:32 amI rarely buy apricots here in the UK for eating raw as they really do need to be freshly picked and still warm from the sun. But you roasted as you have here are delightful. Lovely waffles too. 🙂
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
08/02/2016 at 10:34 amRoasted maple apricots just sounds incredible. I might have to make some of those to go on pancakes tomorrow.
Mark, CompassandFork says
08/02/2016 at 11:04 amThose French markets are rather good aren’t they? The waffles look great by the way.
Camilla says
08/02/2016 at 11:54 amLove the addition of almonds and almond milk to these waffles and then the maple syrup roasted apricots on top, just delicious:-)
Choclette says
08/02/2016 at 11:59 amYou absolutely can tempt me – a big plate of them pleeeeaaaaase! Maple roasted apricots sound divine as does the idea of wondering throughout the French countryside with a bag of them and a book!
Cookilicious says
08/02/2016 at 5:41 pmthis looks sooo inviting..love it
anna @ annamayeveryday says
09/02/2016 at 9:52 amBintu, that looks amazingly delicious! You are right about apricots, it is hard to find perfectly ripe ones but when you do they are fabulous!
Charlie @ The Kitchen Shed says
09/02/2016 at 8:08 pmOoooh, what waffle maker do you use? These look amazing!
laura@howtocookgoodfood says
12/02/2016 at 4:23 pmWow, what a gorgeous way to enjoy waffles. I love apricots but have yet to find a good one here so i tend to overindulge when in France where they are perfect!
kate @veggie desserts says
14/02/2016 at 4:11 pmWow – waffles with THOSE APRICOTS! This sounds like brunch perfection.