Name: Hawaiian Waffles
Prep time: 30 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 1/4 cup pineapple juice; WAFFLES:; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs, separated, room temperature; 1 cup 2% milk; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained; 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts; Additional chopped macadamia nuts, toasted, optional

I created this waffle recipe to recapture the memorable tropical tastes we enjoyed while visiting Hawaii. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

1/2 cup light corn syrup

1/4 cup pineapple juice

WAFFLES:

2 cups all-purpose flour

4 teaspoons baking powder

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs, separated, room temperature

1 cup 2% milk

1/4 cup butter, melted

1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained

1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Additional chopped macadamia nuts, toasted, optional

Instructions

1 In a large saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until sauce begins to thicken, 12-15 minutes; set aside.

2 In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Combine egg yolks, milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Stir in pineapple, coconut and nuts. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter (batter will be thick).

3 Preheat waffle maker. Fill and bake according to manufacturer's directions. Serve with pineapple sauce and additional nuts if desired.