Pecan Waffles with Roasted Pecan and Banana Syrup

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2004

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: New Orleans Jazz Brunch

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (17)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
16 (4-inch) Belgian waffles, 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 25 min

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground lightly toasted pecans
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs, separated
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup melted butter plus 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
2 1/2 cups milk
Vegetable oil or nonstick cooking spray, for coating the waffle iron
1 cup pecan pieces
1/2 cup cane syrup
4 medium bananas, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices

Directions

Preheat the waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions and preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.

Combine the flour, pecans, baking powder and salt in a medium mixing bowl and whisk to combine. In another bowl, combine the egg yolks and sugar and whisk until pale yellow. Add the vanilla extract, 1/2 cup melted butter, and milk, and whisk to blend. Combine the egg and milk mixture with the flour mixture and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.

In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, about 1 minute. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the waffle batter. Do not overmix.

Using a pastry brush, lightly coat the waffle iron with some of the vegetable oil. Pour enough batter into the iron to just barely cover the waffle grid. Close the waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer's instructions, or until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while you prepare the remaining waffles.

In a saute pan, add the remaining 1/2 cup of butter and the pecan pieces. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pecan pieces are light golden and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the banana slices and cook until light golden and soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the syrup and bring to a simmer. Serve with the warm waffles.

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recipe Pecan Waffles with Roasted Pecan and Banana Syrup
Taryn Windsor, MO 04-28-2009
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It's.. alright.
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

The star of this dish is clearly the syrup. I would advise only using one banana even, it takes over the dish. As for the... waffles, I mean they're okay. I probably wouldn't make them again. Read more
recipe Pecan Waffles with Roasted Pecan and Banana Syrup
V Tampa, FL 01-04-2009
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Timely, but delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I looked for a sweet yet fluffy recipe. This was both. I don't make it often because it is time consuming in the morning,... but if you're looking for an alternative to Eggos - this is the one.Read more
recipe Pecan Waffles with Roasted Pecan and Banana Syrup
MICHELE Grand Rapids, MI 11-02-2008
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Tasty but so unhealthy!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I guess I didn't read the recipe carefully enough before I chose to make it and didn't realize the massive amounts of butter... in the recipe. It was tasty but I could only eat one waffle. It was so filling! I couldn't get over the guilt of eating all of the butter and sugars. The batter was very thin and I usually make waffles with thicker batter. It was a bit messy. It also used a lot of bowls and dishes. Don't get me wrong, it was tasty, but I would save this recipe for very special occasions.Read more
recipe Pecan Waffles with Roasted Pecan and Banana Syrup
Jenn Guyton, GA 08-14-2007
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Yum!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is great! I must admit though, I didn't whip all of the ingredients seperatly, i just threw them all in the... kitchenaide & flipped it on. The best part though - the syrup!! Wow - it is super. We also made ours with walnuts, not pecans - it was just what we had on hand! YUM!Read more
recipe Pecan Waffles with Roasted Pecan and Banana Syrup
Rosalie San Jose, CA 02-17-2007
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BEST WAFFLES EVER!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a little more time consuming than what is indicated, but well worth the extra effort! The folded egg whites made all... the difference in producing a light waffle! I will use this technique for all future waffle recipes. Definitely add more bananas, syrup and less butter in the topping to produce more (and lessen the fat). Thank you Emeril!! These will be a Sunday favorite!!Read more
recipe Pecan Waffles with Roasted Pecan and Banana Syrup
Caressa Phoenix, AZ 07-11-2006
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MMMMMMMM
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Yum is all I gotta say!