Grilled Peaches with Waffles

Peaches remain a beloved favourite, evoking fond family memories, and this dessert artfully unites them with waffles for a delightful twist – it's like a juicy summer fling on a plate! The recipe offers an aspirational escape, blending the warmth of grilled fruits with the comfort of homemade waffles, creating feelings of indulgent satisfaction and shared joy.

The caramelised sweetness of the peaches provides a juicy contrast to the crisp, airy texture of the waffles and the smooth creaminess of vanilla ice cream, resulting in a harmonious flavour profile. Key elements like fresh peaches and a simple batter highlight the technique of grilling and mixing, making it an easy yet elegant treat.

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6 Portions

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Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes

Ingredients

Peaches

6 Peaches, sliced in half and stone removed
6 tbsp (heaped) muscovada sugar

To Serve

6 large scoops of good quality vanilla ice cream

Waffles

300g self raising flour
3 eggs, seperated
100g caster sugar
300ml milk
pinch salt

Method

Peaches: Preheat a grill to moderate-high. Place the peach halves on a grill tray. Sprinkle a half a tablepoon of sugar over each peach and place them under the preheated grill.
Cook the peaches for around 5 minutes until the sugar has melted and the peaches are slightly brown. When they are ready remove them from the heat and keep them warm until ready to serve.
Waffles: Preheat a waffle machine. Sift the flour into a bowl and add the caster sugar and salt. Make a well in the centre of the flour and add the egg yoks and miilk and melted butter to it and mix it into the flour until you have a smooth batter. In a seperate bowl whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Add half of the egg whites to batter and fold it in with a metal spoon, then fold in the remaining egg whites. Pour around a sixth of the batter mixture on one half of a waffle iron and spread it out with a wooden spoon so that it coats it well. Place the half of the waffle iron over and leave it to cook for a couple of minute. When it is ready turn it out and keep it warm while you prepare the remaininf waffles.
To Serve: Serve the waffle whole or in cut into sections onto 6 serving plates. Place two peah halves in the centre of each plate. Place a generous scoop of vanilla ice-cream beside each seving of peaches. Dust the waffles with icing sugar and serve.