Apricot Crumble Waffles

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour (1 1/2 cups)
• Baking powder (2 teaspoons)
• Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
• Granulated sugar (2 tablespoons)
• Egg (1, beaten)
• Milk (1 cup)
• Unsalted butter (1/4 cup, melted)
• Apricot jam (1/2 cup)
• Fresh apricots (1 cup, diced)
• Brown sugar (1/4 cup)
• Cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
• Old-fashioned oats (1/2 cup)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar until well combined.
2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg and then add the milk and melted butter. Mix until smooth and uniform.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.
4. Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
5. Pour an appropriate amount of batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crispy, usually around 5 minutes.
6. While the waffles are cooking, prepare the apricot crumble topping by mixing together the apricot jam, diced apricots, brown sugar, cinnamon, and oats in a small bowl until well combined.
7. Once the waffles are done, carefully remove them from the waffle iron and transfer them to a serving plate.
8. Spread a generous amount of the apricot crumble topping over each waffle for a delicious finish.
9. Serve the apricot crumble waffles warm, and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures!