Crunchy Pecan Waffles with Banana-Pecan Syrup and Strawberry Sauce

• 1/2 cup pecans
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons light-brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 4 large eggs, separated and at room temperature
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more for waffle iron
• 3 tablespoons cold butter
• 2 cups well-shaken buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 2 bananas, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups maple syrup
• 1 recipe Strawberry Sauce (recipe follows)
• 1 quart strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• (makes enough for 4 to 6 waffles)

1. Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturers instructions, and preheat the oven to 200F.
2. Place the pecans in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse until ground to the coarse size of small pebbles (do not grind them to a fine powder).
3. Add the flour, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and pulse until combined.
4. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, melted butter, buttermilk, and vanilla.
5. Stir in the dry ingredients, and mix until incorporateddo not over mix.
6. Beat approximately one egg white and the cream of tartar with a hand mixer until foamy.
7. Add the remaining whites and beat until stiff peaks appear.
8. Fold the whites into the batter.
9. Brush the waffle iron with melted butter, or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
10. In a small saute pan, heat the cold butter and the pecan halves.
11. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pecan halves are light golden and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
12. Add the banana slices, and saute until light golden and soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
13. Add the maple syrup, and bring to a simmer.
14. Remove from the heat, and cover to keep warm.
15. Ladle the batter onto the waffle iron, and cook until golden brown, 3 1/2 to 5 minutes.
16. Repeat with the remaining batter, keeping the cooked waffles warm in the oven.
17. In a small pot over medium heat, combine the strawberries, sugar, water, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
18. Bring to a simmer, and stir gently until mixture thickens slightly.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/crunchy-pecan-waffles-with-banana-pecan-syrup-and-strawberry-sauce-375377 (may not work)