Ingredients
1/4 cup butter6 medium apples, peeled and chopped2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla extractWAFFLES:2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons quick-cooking grits1 tablespoon cornstarch1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, room temperature2 cups buttermilk1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese1/2 cup canola oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 cups fat-free vanilla Greek yogurtFresh blueberries, optional
Preparation
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add apples, sugar, honey, cinnamon and vanilla; cook and stir until apples are crisp-tender, 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
Preheat waffle maker. In a large bowl, whisk flour, grits, cornstarch, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, ricotta, oil and vanilla until blended. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened.
Bake waffles according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown. Serve with apple topping, yogurt and, if desired, blueberries.
