BELGIAN BUTTERMILK ALMOND WAFFLES WITH CINNAMON-PEACH COMPOTE

Steps:

• For cinnamon peach compote:.
• Combine peaches, brown sugar 1/4 cup water, cinnamon and nutmeg in heavy medium sauce pan.
• Cook compote over medium heat until liquid is reduced to medium think syrup, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
• For Waffles:.
• Put oven race in middle position and put a large metal cooling rack directly on it.
• Preheat oven to 250°F and preheat waffle iron.
• Whisk together flour, almond flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in large bowl.
• Whisk together buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and almond extract in another bowl, then whisk into flour mixture until just combined.
• Brush hot waffle iron lightly with vegetable oil and pour a slightly rounded 1/2 cup of batter into each waffle mold.
• Cook waffles according to manufacturer's instructions until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer as cooked to rack in oven to keep warm, keeping waffles in 1 layer to stay crisp. Make more waffle in same manner.
• NOTE: If using a regular waffle iron (not Belgian), batter will yield about 14 waffles using 1/3 cup per waffle.
• To serve:.
• Place waffle on dish, add compote, sweetened whipped cream and toasted almonds on top.