BANANA-PECAN WAFFLES WITH RUM RAISIN SYRUP

Banana-Pecan Waffles with Rum Raisin Syrup image

I think this recipe came from a William-Sonoma catalogue years ago. It's sinful. I'm not sure of the yield. It depends on the size of the waffle iron.

Provided by Normaone

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dark rum
2 cups pure maple syrup
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 eggs, separated
2 -2 1/2 cups buttermilk
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 very ripe bananas, peeled,and pureed

Steps:

Soak the raisins in rum for 30 minutes.
In a small saucepan bring to a simmer the maple syrup.
Add raisins and rum.
Stir and keep warm.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and brown sugar into a large bowl.
In another bowl beat the egg yolks.
Add buttermilk, butter and banana puree.
Stir in the dry ingredients just until moistened.
In a separate mixing bowl whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Fold egg whites into batter.
Pour onto a hot waffle iron and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes, Serve with warm rum-raisin syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 833.5, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 139.6, Sodium 467.3, Carbohydrate 140.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 89.3, Protein 12.4