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Grandma's Waffle Sauce is like nothing else you've ever tasted. It's a must have for waffles and pancakes! get the recipe at barefeetinthekitchen.com
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Waffle Sauce

Creamy, rich, vanilla waffle sauce is the best possible topping for your favorite breakfasts.
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Condiment
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings, or about 2 1/2-3 cups
Author: Mary Younkin

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour *
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or ½ vanilla bean, scraped)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (freshly ground or store-bought)

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, whisk together the flour and sugar. Add the milk and set the stove heat to medium. Whisk smooth and continue stirring or whisking frequently as it cooks. 
  • Continue cooking until the sauce begins to bubble and has thickened. Remove pan from the heat, add the butter and vanilla and stir to combine. Pour sauce over hot waffles and grate or sprinkle nutmeg over the top.

Notes

* Gluten-free alternative: ¼ cup brown rice flour may be substituted for the all-purpose flour in this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 64mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 0.1mg