Nanaimo Waffles

Ingredients

250 ml (1 cup) Nanaimo Fondue (or another chocolate fondue)

8 pitted cherries

1 quartered peach

1 sliced starfruit

For the waffles:

250 ml (1 cup) all-purpose flour

45 ml (3 tablespoons) cornstarch

5 ml (1 teaspoon) baking powder

30 ml (2 tablespoons) maple syrup

30 ml (2 tablespoons) sugar

2 eggs

60 ml (1/4 cup) canola oil

5 ml (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract

250 ml (1 cup) milk

Preparation

1. Preheat a waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch and baking powder.
3. In another bowl, beat the maple syrup with sugar and eggs for 4 to 5 minutes with an electric mixer, until the mixture whitens and doubles in volume. Gradually whisk in the oil, vanilla and milk.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until a lump-free batter forms.
5. Spray the waffle irons with cooking spray or brush with oil. Pour about 180 ml (3/4 cup) batter into the waffle iron. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden and crisp. Set aside on a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter to make four waffles.
6. Reheat the fondue in a bain-marie or microwave.
7. Garnish the waffles with fondue and fruit.