These fluffy Pistachio Pomegranate Buttermilk Waffles are full of flavor, especially with a bit of homemade Pomegranate Syrup. You could top the buttermilk waffles any way you want, but who can resist pistachios + pomegranate? You can even serve them for dessert with a flourish of whipped cream or mascarpone.
The waffles are easily made gluten-free or conventional with a swap of the flour.
Here's what you need to make the buttermilk waffles with pomegranate + pistachios, and the syrup too:
- pistachios
- pomegranate arils + juice
- Gluten Free Flour Blend
- sugar + brown sugar
- salt
- baking powder
- baking soda
- egg
- buttermilk
- vanilla extract
- butter
- vegetable shortening
- lemon juice
Choosing flour for your buttermilk waffles:
For fluffy gluten-free buttermilk waffles, we love King Arthur Measure for Measure or Pamela’s Gluten-Free Artisan Blend. Both make light, fluffy gluten-free treats. If you're making your own flour blend, use gum free baking binder instead of xanthan or guar gum.
About pomegranate arils:
The ruby-red kernels found inside pomegranates are correctly called arils, even though they are often marketed as "pomegranate seeds". Pomegranate arils contain both the seed and juice of the fruit, wrapped in a thin membrane.
My family grows pomegranates in Central California so we eat a lot of them! Get my tips for opening a pomegranate and removing the arils here. Try my favorite Pomegranate Martini recipe too!
Pistachio Pomegranate Buttermilk Waffles with Pomegranate Syrup
These fluffy Pistachio Pomegranate Buttermilk Waffles are full of flavor, especially with a bit of homemade Pomegranate Syrup. You could top the buttermilk waffles any way you want, but who can resist pistachios + pomegranate? You can even serve them for dessert with a flourish of whipped cream or mascarpone.
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