Homemade Blueberry Waffles

Name: Homemade Blueberry Waffles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour; ½ cup cornstarch; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 ½ cups buttermilk; 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter; 1 pint organic blueberries; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; cooking spray

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These Homemade Blueberry Waffles are the perfect balance of crispy and fluffy and are packed with blueberry flavor. They will quickly replace any frozen waffles you may have relied on for a quick breakfast.

Here are some more waffle options: Strawberry Waffles, Peach Cobbler Waffles, Chocolate Waffles, Belgian Waffles, and Sweet Potato Waffles.

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Key Ingredients
How To Make Blueberry Waffle Recipe
Storage
Pro Recipe Tips & Tricks
FAQs
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There's something special about seeing pools and pockets of maple syrup in the waffles. It just screams, "EAT ME," and that's exactly what happens every time I make this blueberry waffles recipe.

The last time I made these, I intended to share them with my neighbors, but they never made it out of the kitchen. I ate three standing up in the kitchen, and my wife ate two. These were not any small waffles, by the way.

Since we eat these waffles like we won't have another meal ever. I like to double the batch so I can freeze them for later use. I've never turned back to store-bought frozen waffles after perfecting my waffle recipe, and I hope you'll do the same after you try this one.

These delicious blueberry waffles will put a smile on the face of anyone you share them with.

Homemade Blueberry Waffles with syrup and butter.

Key Ingredients

Here are the star ingredients for some tasty, fluffy blueberry waffles.

All-purpose flour

All-purpose flour is a good option. However, if you have dietary restrictions, you can choose an alternative flour that suits your needs better.

Cornstarch

This will help the waffles get a lovely crispy exterior while maintaining a fluffy interior.

Fresh Blueberries

I like to use organic blueberries because they're sweeter and not covered with many pesticides like conventional fresh blueberries in and out of season. Frozen blueberries will work too.

Salt

Adding some kosher salt will make the taste of the other ingredients better.

Baking powder

In my experience, using baking powder instead of baking soda results in fluffier waffles.

Sugar

Getting the perfect amount of sugar is crucial for achieving a golden brown color on your waffle.

Buttermilk

I enjoy using buttermilk in my waffles because it gives them a delicious flavor and helps to make them soft and fluffy.

Butter

Adding melted butter to your waffle batter will result in a softer texture and a crispier exterior. Also, take out an extra stick so you can smear it over top of the delicious waffles.

How To Make Blueberry Waffle Recipe

My homemade blueberry waffles will yield delicious results that will please everyone. They also make you turn your nose up at frozen store-bought waffles.

In a large bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, and sugar. In a medium bowl, beat eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract together; pour the wet ingredients and blueberries into the dry ingredients, and mix until smooth. Set aside for 5 minutes.

Preheat the waffle iron. Pour enough batter to cover the bottom of a hot waffle iron, close, and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Place cooked waffles in a 200°F oven on a baking sheet until all waffles are made.

Blueberry Waffles cooling on a cooling rack.

Serve warm with a generous amount of room-temperature unsalted butter and maple syrup. You can also garnish them with fresh blueberries and whipped cream or drizzle them with melted chocolate.

Overhead shot of Homemade Blueberry Waffles with syrup and butter.

Storage

Blueberry waffles are best eaten immediately, but they will remain fresh in an airtight container for 3 days in the fridge.

Reheat the waffles in the toaster or toaster oven for 1-2 minutes.

Freeze waffles in a freezer bag for 3 months.

Pro Recipe Tips & Tricks

Here are a few key points I jotted down while trying these delicious blueberry waffles:

Be sure to use fresh organic blueberries for the best flavor. If you can find local blueberries in the summer, use them!
Fresh or Frozen blueberries will work. Thaw before using so they don't release extra juices into the batter.
To get extra crispy waffles, cook them on a higher heat setting.
It is best to use eggs at room temperature as they blend better with the other ingredients.
Cover your eggs with warm water in a bowl for 5 minutes. If you forget to take your eggs out.
To make gluten-free blueberry waffles, use gluten-free flour to replace all-purpose flour.
I use my first waffle to test the cooking ability of my waffle iron because every waffle maker is unique.
You can use any milk or non-dairy milk you have at home instead of buttermilk.
Have fun a use almond extract instead of vanilla extract.
Try folding in 2 teaspoons of chopped basil to make your blueberry waffles really special.
Add some lemon zest from one small lemon to make some excellent lemon blueberry waffles.
Combine 2 tablespoons of blueberry jam for a homemade blueberry sauce with ¼ cup of maple syrup.
Powdered sugar and any fresh fruit you enjoy are great garnishes.

FAQs

Here are the top questions readers have about making blueberry waffles.

How do you keep blueberries from sticking to a waffle iron?

Some juicy blueberries will burst while cooking, and if you don't correctly grease your waffle iron, it'll stick, so make sure to use some cooking spray, vegetable oil, or melted butter to grease the grates.

Is there a difference between pancake and waffle batter?

Even though pancake and waffle batter share common ingredients, they differ significantly in taste and texture. The waffle mixture has more sugar, butter, and eggs, all contributing to a runnier batter.

What happens when you put pancake mix in waffle maker?

Ultimately using pancake mix will affect the texture because it's intended to be thicker than waffles, and that thicker batter will produce a fluffier waffle rather than a crispy waffle from a waffle mix.

What is the secret to making good waffles?

Here are some tips:
Make sure to preheat your waffle maker. Hot iron makes the perfect waffle.
Avoid overmixing the batter.
Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
Add some cornstarch.
Use buttermilk instead of regular milk.

Should you grease a waffle iron?

Spraying the waffle iron before pouring in your batter will help the waffles cook and prevent them from sticking. I like cooking spray, but you can brush oil or melted butter on the plates.

Is waffle batter better thick or thin?

This depends on your ideal waffle. Thick batter produces a fluffier, more tender waffle, similar to pancakes. While a thinner batter makes a light and crispy waffle. I like it right in the middle, where it's pourable but not so thin that it runs.

Should you let the waffle batter rest?

Resting the waffle batter for 10-30 minutes will improve the flavor and texture of your waffles. This allows the flour to absorb the liquid, which produces a light and crisp texture.

Is oil or butter better for waffles?

The choice between oil and butter depends on what you prefer. Oil will give you a lighter, crisper texture, as it doesn't release any moisture while cooking. Butter, on the other hand, will provide you with a richer flavor.

What happens if I add an extra egg to my waffle mix?

Adding an extra egg will improve the taste and texture of your waffle, making it fluffier with a crisper exterior. Additionally, the extra moisture from the egg will help it brown better during cooking.

What happens if you use milk instead of water in waffle mix?

Using milk instead of water will produce richer, more flavorful waffles with a slightly denser texture.

Can you over mix waffle batter?

Do not over mix waffle batter. Gently mix the flour mixture until you no longer see streaks of flour in the batter. Overmixing will lead to dense and tough waffles.

Why are my homemade waffles not crispy?

If your waffle iron temperature is too low, it'll prevent the exterior from crisping up. Also, a batter with too much liquid or not enough fat (butter or oil) will hinder your waffles from developing a crispy texture.

Why are my homemade waffles tough?

Overmixing the batter produces dense and chewy waffles because of too much gluten formation. The more gluten forms, the tougher the final product will be, so mix in the flour until you see no more streaks of flour.

Why are my waffles not fluffy?

Overmixing the batter will stop your waffles from being fluffy because of too much gluten formation. Also, using expired or the wrong amount of leaving agents, such as baking powder, will keep your waffles from being light and airy.

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Before You Begin

Here are my steps for getting organized and moving fast in the kitchen.

Step 1: Get all ingredients for the blueberry waffles on the counter.

Step 2: Measure everything out.

Step 3: We don't want surprises, so make sure your waffle iron works before starting.

Step 4: Start following the recipe and get ready for the best blueberry waffles you've ever enjoyed.

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