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Fluffy Lemon Poppy Seed Waffles Recipe with Easy Blueberry Compote

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Light and airy lemon poppy seed waffles paired with a fresh, tangy blueberry compote. A perfect balance of bright, sweet, and crunchy flavors for a cozy breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 g)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ¾ cups buttermilk (420 ml) (substitute: milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (113 g), melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest, freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (300 g)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high heat (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and poppy seeds.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Stir in the buttermilk, melted butter, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined; batter will be slightly lumpy.
  5. While the batter rests for 5-10 minutes, prepare the blueberry compote by combining blueberries, maple syrup or honey (if using), lemon juice, water, and cinnamon in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until berries soften and sauce thickens. Adjust sweetness to taste.
  6. Lightly grease the waffle iron. Pour about ½ cup batter per waffle, close the lid, and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden and crisp.
  7. Transfer cooked waffles to a wire rack set over a baking sheet in a warm oven (200°F / 90°C) to keep crisp while finishing the batch.
  8. Serve waffles immediately topped with a generous spoonful of blueberry compote. Optionally add whipped cream or yogurt.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter; lumps are okay to keep waffles tender. Let batter rest 5-10 minutes before cooking. Preheat waffle iron well for crisp waffles. Use a wire rack to keep waffles crisp and avoid sogginess. Fresh lemon zest is preferred over dried for best flavor. Blueberry compote can be made ahead and stored refrigerated for up to 5 days. For dairy-free or vegan versions, substitute ingredients as suggested.

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