Pecan waffles with maple and blackberry sauce
<h4>Ingredients</h4>
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<li>¾ cup (110 g) plain flour</li>
<li>½ teaspoon ground cinnamon</li>
<li>1 teaspoon baking powder</li>
<li>1 tablespoon caster sugar</li>
<li>1 large egg, separated</li>
<li>200 ml low–fat milk</li>
<li>1 tablespoon (20 g) butter, melted</li>
<li>1½ tablespoons finely chopped pecans</li>
<li>Maple and blackberry sauce</li>
<li>1 large, ripe dessert pear</li>
<li>4 tablespoons maple syrup</li>
<li>½ cup (50 g) pecans</li>
<li>100 g blackberries</li>
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<li>First make the maple and blackberry sauce.</li>
<li>Cut the pear lengthwise into quarters and cut out the core, then cut the pear into fine dice.</li>
<li>Put into a small heavy saucepan and add the maple syrup.</li>
<li>Warm gently, then remove the pan from the heat.</li>
<li>Stir in the pecans and blackberries.</li>
<li>Set aside while making the waffles.</li>
<li>Heat and lightly grease the waffle iron or maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.</li>
<li>Meanwhile, make the waffle batter.</li>
<li>Sift the flour, cinnamon, baking powder and sugar into a medium–sized mixing bowl.</li>
<li>Make a well in the centre, and add the egg yolk and milk to the well.</li>
<li>Gently whisk the egg yolk and milk together, then gradually whisk in the flour to make a thick, smooth batter.</li>
<li>Whisk in the melted butter, then stir in the finely chopped pecans.</li>
<li>Whisk the eggwhite in a separate bowl until stiff.</li>
<li>Pile it on top of the batter and, using a large metal spoon, fold it in gently.</li>
<li>Spoon a small ladleful (3–4 tablespoons) of batter into the centre of the hot waffle iron or maker, then close the lid tightly.</li>
<li>If using a waffle iron on top of the hob, cook for about 30 seconds, then turn the waffle iron over and cook for a further 30 seconds.</li>
<li>Open the waffle iron: the waffle should be golden brown on both sides and should come away easily from the iron.<br />(If using an electric waffle maker, follow the manufacturer’s instructions – usually allow 2–3 minutes for each waffle.)</li>
<li>Lift the cooked waffle from the iron using a round–bladed knife, and keep warm while cooking the rest of the waffles.</li>
<li>Just before all the waffles are ready, gently warm the fruit sauce, then pour into a sauceboat or serving bowl.</li>
<li>Serve with the warm waffles.</li>
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<div>Serves 4 (makes 4-8 depending on waffle iron)</div>
<div>Preparation: 20 minutes</div>
<div>Cooking: about 15 minutes</div>
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