Kids (of all ages) will love these yummy waffles, topped with caramelised peach and plum slices drizzled with an easy-to-make chocolate sauce – with whipped cream on the side!
Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 10 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
Peachy plum waffles:
4 bought waffles
20g butter
2 peaches, pitted and sliced
4 plums, pitted and sliced
1tbsp caster sugar
100ml double cream
Chocolate sauce:
50g dark chocolate, broken into pieces
10g butter
1tbsp cocoa powder
1tbsp cornflour
100ml milk
1tbsp caster sugar
Method
- First of all, make the chocolate sauce. Put all the ingredients into a non-stick saucepan and heat gently, stirring constantly with a silicone whisk or wooden spoon until smooth and thickened. Set aside, stirring occasionally.
- Following pack instructions, warm the waffles.
- Melt the butter in a large frying pan and add the peach and plum slices, cooking over a high heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the caster sugar and cook for a further 40-60 seconds or so, until the fruit looks lightly caramelised.
- Whip the cream in a chilled bowl until it holds its shape. Serve with the waffles, fruit and chocolate sauce. Sprinkle with a little extra cocoa powder, if you like.
Cook’s tips
Make this recipe with pancakes instead of waffles, and use canned squirty cream instead of whipping it yourself – kids love it, and it’s quick and easy!
HORTGRO
HORTGRO, the industry association representing South African fruit growers, has released a series of recipes to help us make the most of the country’s fabulous natural larder.
Plums, peaches and nectarines
South African plums, peaches and nectarines are natural immunity-boosters as they’re packed with nutrients and vitamins.
What’s more, South African fruit is counter-seasonal – so it’s available when European produce isn’t.
Varieties of peach and nectarine are available in all major retailers from November until May, while plums become available from the end of December.
Location and climate
The sheltered valleys between mountains in the Western Cape are ideal for the cultivation of fruit such as plums, peaches and nectarines.
The amazing combination of Mediterranean climate, steep hillsides and over 100 years of experience has helped to produce the most delicious, high quality fruit.
Ethics
The South African fruit industry prides itself in supporting various ethical and transformation initiatives that focus on training, worker welfare, skills development and land ownership projects.
The vast majority of South African stone fruit producers choose to ship their produce to the UK, rather than flying it over.
