1 1/2 c unsweetened apple cider 1/3 c firmly packed brown sugar 10 whole cloves

1 3 inch stick cinnamon

Waffles: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and ground cloves in a bowl.. Beat egg whites ( at room temperature) at high speed of an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.

Combine yolks, milk and oil in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until well blended. Add flour mixture, stirring just until moistened. Stir in apple. Gently fold egg whites into flour mixture.

Coat waffle iron with cooking spray. Allow waffle iron to preheat. Pour 1/4 cup pf batter per waffle onto hot waffle iron. Bake about 5 minutes or until steaming stops...

Cider Syrup: Combine all ingredients in a small, heavy saucepan. Place over medium heat and cook for 20 minutes or until reduced to 3/4 cup...Discard cloves and cinnamon stick....Makes 3/4 cup..

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