SAUCE:
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup orange juice
2 cups pitted and halved sweet cherries
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
Sweetened whipped cream garnish
WAFFLES:
2 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1/2 cup melted butter/margarine
4 eggs separated
SAUCE:
Combine sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon; add orange juice, cherries and peel. Bring to a boil over medium high heat; boil until thickened. Serve warm cherry sauce over waffles; top with sweetened whipped cream.
WAFFLES:
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine milk, melted butter/margarine and egg yolks. Add to dry ingredients; stir just to moisten. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Bake in waffle iron according to manufacturer’s directions.
NOTE:
Belgian waffles can be made ahead and frozen in freezer proof plastic bags or aluminum foil. Toast frozen waffles in toaster oven or bake at 325 degrees for 12-15 minutes.