The Spicy Olive’s Lemon Waffles with Strawberry Orange Compote

Waffles

2 eggs

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 3/4 cups milk

1/2 cup The Spicy Olive’s Lemon Fused Olive Oil

1 tablespoon white sugar

4 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fresh Strawberry-Balsamic Compote

3 cups sliced, fresh strawberries

1/2 cup The Spicy Olive’s Cara-Cara Orange-Vanilla White Balsamic

1 cup sugar

Whip cream topping optional

For the Compote

Place the sugar and 1/2 cup of balsamic in a heavy duty 2 quart sauce pan or larger. Heat over medium, swirling occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the strawberries and cook at a simmer until the strawberries begin to lose shape and become a chunky sauce (about 8 minutes), stirring frequently. Cool to room temperature before serving.

For the Waffles

Preheat a standard or Belgian waffle maker. Beat the eggs in large bowl with a mixer or by hand until fluffy. Beat in flour, milk, Lemon Fused Olive Oil, sugar, baking powder, salt and vanilla, just until smooth. Grease the preheated waffle maker with non-stick cooking spray. Pour mix into the ready waffle maker. Cook until golden brown. Serve with Strawberry Balsamic Compote and a dollop of yogurt or cream if desired.

Makes 8 standard size waffles

This recipe is adapted from Veronica Foods, our supplier