WAFFLES WITH GRILLED PEACHES & HONEY CREAM

Warm, orange and cinnamon-scented waffles topped with caramelised peaches and sweetened cream make a scrumptious brunch dish.

Waffles:

250g plain flour

½ tsp salt

3 tsp baking powder

½ tsp ground cinnamon

2 eggs, separated

400ml milk

1 orange, finely grated zest

100g butter, melted, plus extra for greasing

Peaches:

6 ripe golden-fleshed peaches

3 tbsp butter, melted

½ tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp liquid honey, plus extra to drizzle Cream:

300ml cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp liquid honey

Waffles: Sift together the flour, salt, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon into a large bowl. Lightly beat the egg yolks with the milk and add to the dry ingredients with the orange zest, mixing to a smooth batter. Stir in the melted butter.

Beat egg whites to stiff peaks and fold into the batter. (The batter can be made several hours ahead; cover and keep in a cool place.)

Peaches: Cut peaches into quarters or eighths (depending on size), discarding stones. In a bowl, combine butter, vanilla and honey. Add peaches and toss to coat. Oil a preheated grill pan (or barbecue) and place the peaches cut side down on the grill. Cook 3-4 minutes or until caramelised then turn and repeat on the other side.

Honey cream: Beat cream until just starting to thicken. Add vanilla and honey and continue to beat until thickened.

When ready to serve, cook the waffle batter in a waffle pan following the manufacturer’s instructions, keep them warm in the oven.

Serve warm waffles with a good dollop of cream, peach wedges and a drizzle of honey. Makes about 12 waffles