Comments on: Vegan Apple Cider Pecan Waffles

By: WaffleAdmin

WaffleAdmin — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:16:17 +0000

Erin,
Glad to hear, and those apple pie-like spices sound like some tasty additions as well.
Dave

By: Erin

Erin — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:00:26 +0000

This recipe was terrific! I cut the recipe in half, and it was the perfect amount for a breakfast for two. We had just run out of soy milk, so i used water, ground flax, and a T soy butter instead. It worked great! I also added cardimom and all spice. Thanks for the post! Love.

By: WaffleAdmin

WaffleAdmin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:44:07 +0000

Chris,
Xanthan gum provides a bit of additional binding where necessary. It’s used a great deal in gluten-free baking. While wheat-based waffles are normally fine on their own, I find that those that include certain liquids–among them, cider–and add-ins need an added binder to help hold them together. Another binder is ground flaxseed whisked with water. The seed can be bought already ground, ground in a coffee grinder, or blended with the water in a blender until the seeds are ground and the mixture is viscous. This *sometimes* works in lieu of xanthan gum; I say sometimes because each waffle’s properties vary slightly. I haven’t had a chance to try it with this particular recipe, but if you’re willing to experiment, start by replacing the xanthan gum with a mixture of 2 tablespoons flaxseed and 2 tablespoons of water. If it seems too thick or doesn’t bake properly, try adding another 2 tablespoons of water. The safest route, of course, is to find some xanthan gum–not the cheapest ingredient, but a small package goes a very long way. Also a good thickener for homemade vegan ice cream.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:53:42 +0000

What purpose does the xanthan gum provide? It is not an ingredient I keep and don’t know what its function is in cooking. These do sound tasty and wonder how I can replace the gum. Thank you.

By: WaffleAdmin

WaffleAdmin — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:39:04 +0000

Adam,
Thanks for pointing this out – very good point that many people aren’t aware of. We generally use raw sugar from the bulk section of our local Co-op, which is another option.
Dave

By: Adam

Adam — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:56:19 +0000

These might not be vegan if the sugar isn’t vegan. If you’re using cane sugar (in the US anyways), I’d recommend organic, since most organic cane sugar hasn’t been filtered with bone char.

By: WaffleAdmin

WaffleAdmin — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:34:51 +0000

Claudia,
Glad to hear you enjoyed it, and tried a little variation with the walnuts. Apples and walnuts are certainly a tried and true combination. Liquid substitutions are pretty flexible in waffle recipes, a main difference here being that the buttermilk will give it more fat and cholesterol; and as odd as it may seem, the recipes here do work without egg (unless, again, someone really wants the cholesterol). Happy waffling!

By: Claudia K

Claudia K — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:00:26 +0000

I had a craving for cider donuts, so I searched and found this recipe. These waffles are delicious! I’m not a vegan, so I made a few changes: used buttermilk instead of soymilk and added an egg. Also used walnuts instead of pecans. You do have to grease the waffle iron very well. I would definitely recommend them!