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Apple Mochi Waffle

Cinnamon Apple Mochi Waffle with Apple Syrup

Cinnamon Apple Mochi Waffles are a delicious fall breakfast treat. These naturally gluten free waffles are crispy on the outside and chewy like mochi on the inside.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 waffles
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Japanese
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apple Syrup
  • 3 cups granny smith apples, peeled, cored and diced (about 3 small apples)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon water
Apple Mochi Waffles
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/4 cup mochiko
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup cooked apples see apple syrup recipe
  • non-stick spray
  • chopped pecans optional

Equipment

  • waffle iron

Method
 

Apple Syrup
  1. Add apples, brown sugar and 1/4 cup of water to a small pot over medium heat. Bring it to a soft boil, then cook it for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Remove 1/2 cup of apples and set it aside. (Don't include the liquid.)
  3. Mix 1 teaspoon of water together with the cornstarch. Add it to the pot, along with the butter, and cook for an additional 2 minutes, until it thickens slightly.
Apple Mochi Waffle
  1. Preheat your waffle iron.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the mochiko, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Set it aside.
  3. Whisk the milk, egg and brown sugar together in a large bowl.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until almost combined. Then, add the 1/2 cup of apples and mix until everything is incorporated.
  5. Grease your waffle iron with non-stick spray. Then add 1/2 cup of batter and cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Top with apple syrup and pecans and dig in! Enjoy!

Notes

 
  • Purchase mochiko at your local Asian store, or online.