Homestyle Waffles With Warm Caramelized Apples

• 3 spartan apples or 3 northern spy apples, peeled and cored
• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 3 tablespoons 100% pure maple syrup
• 12 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 cup apple juice
• 14 cup brandy (optional, or additional apple juice)
• 14 cup dried and sweetened cranberries
• 4 waffles, toasted, still warm
• 14 cup whipped cream, 35%

1. Chop one apple and thickly slice remaining two into wedges.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling.
3. Spread apples evenly in skillet and brown on one side.
4. Flip apples over and drizzle with 1 tablespoons of maple syrup.
5. Reduce heat to medium and saute until apples are browned but not scorched, about 2 minutes.
6. Transfer to a plate and reserve.
7. Stir cornstarch into apple juice, brandy, if using, and remaining maple syrup; pour into skillet, add cranberries.
8. Increase heat to high.
9. Boil mixture until thickened and glossy, about 5 minutes.
10. Return apples and heat through, tossing to coat.
11. Place each waffle on a serving plate.
12. Top with apple mixture and whipped cream.

spartan apples, butter, maple syrup, cornstarch, apple juice, brandy, cranberries, waffles, whipped cream

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/homestyle-waffles-with-warm-caramelized-apples-366476 (may not work)