Ingredients

8 ounces creme fraiche 

1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 

3/4 cup coarse yellow cornmeal 

3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 

4 teaspoons baking powder 

1 teaspoon salt 

2 large eggs 

1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk 

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 

1/3 cup vegetable oil 

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 

Apricot-Cherry Compote

Preparation

Whisk together creme fraiche and confectioners’ sugar in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use (up to overnight).

Whisk together flour, cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla in a small bowl. Add egg mixture to flour mixture; stir until combined. Add oil and butter; whisk until smooth.

Heat a waffle iron (preferably Belgian-style). Ladle 1/2 cup batter into each mold. Cook according to manufacturer’s instructions until golden brown. Place waffles in a 200-degree oven to keep warm while you make the rest. Serve topped with compote and sweetened creme fraiche.