Tim Nekritz created #pancaketweetup, “a monthly virtual gathering involving some kind of breakfast (some of us just happen to prefer pancakes) and sharing it via social media (most use Twitter, though others Facebook or blog or Flicker or YouTube). Food, fun and fellowship … the best things in life!”
I felt like getting a little fancy this month, hence the tangerine blueberry waffles.
This is not so much a recipe as a technique. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Your favorite waffle recipe (I like this one for a small batch , or this one if I’m cooking gluten-free
- Pinch of nutmeg (if your recipe doesn’t include it)
- Two pinches of cinnamon (if your recipe doesn’t include it)
- Grated zest of 1 -2 tangerines (rule of thumb: for every two waffles the batter will yield, use the zest of one tangerine)
- 1-2 cups of wild blueberries, or more if you like (thawed and drained if using frozen; the ones I used came from Trader Joe’s)
- Real maple syrup
Instructions
Preheat waffle iron.
Add the nutmeg and cinnamon to your waffle recipe’s dry ingredients; proceed with recipe. After the wet and dry ingredients have been combined, gently fold in the tangerine zest.
Spray waffle iron with cooking spray, then ladle in batter. Sprinkle batter with a few tablespoons of blueberries, then close the iron and allow waffles to cook.
Repeat until all the batter has been used (I keep my waffles warm in a 300 degree oven; this also keeps them crisp).
Place leftover blueberries in a bowl and add some maple syrup. They shouldn’t be too wet, but have enough liquid to add some moisture to the waffles (see pic above). Heat on the stove or in the microwave until warm and serve with the waffles.
If you really want to up your game, you can slather your waffles with with orange maple butter, too.
Bon appetite!
Laura Rebecca's Kitchen 
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