Spiced Waffles with Caramelized Apples

I made this for dessert for my hub but these make a great brunch dish.  Omit the ice cream and add a dollop of whipped cream.

2/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
6 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
large pinch of ground cloves
large pinch of ground white pepper
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons honey
1 large egg, separated
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 tablespoons, (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Whisk first 12 ingredients in a large bowl to blend.  Whisk buttermilk, honey, egg yolk, and orange peel in medium bowl to blend.  Whisk buttermilk mixture into dry ingredients.  Stir in melted butter.  Beat egg white in another medium bowl until stiff but not dry; fold into batter.
Spray 8 to 9 inch square waffle iron with nonstick spray and preheat.  Pour half of the batter (about 1 cup) onto hot iron.  Close top and cook until brown and set, about 3 minutes.  Transfer waffle to large rack.  Can stand at room temperature up to 3 hours.  Or rewarm in oven at 350 for about 5 minutes.  When ready to serve plate and top with caramelized apples and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Caramelized Apples

6 tablespoons (3/4) unsalted butter
1/3 cup sugar
2 pounds of Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2/3 cup whipping cream

Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat; sprinkle with sugar over.  Stir until sugar begins to melt, about 1 minute.  Add apples.  Saute until apples are brown and tender and juices form, about 10 minutes.  Add cream and simmer until sauce thickens slightly about 2 minutes.

These were a hit and it is a wonderful spiced waffle.  You could make these waffles and just served with warm maple syrup.  A wonderful fall breakfast!