Cherimoya Waffles with Island Syrup

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Serves 6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

1 1/2 cups self-rising flour

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 cup quick-cooking oats, uncooked

2 eggs

1 1/2 cups milk

1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter

2 cherimoyas, peeled, seeded and chopped (about 3/4 cup)

Island Syrup (YieldS about 2 1/4 cups, about 1/3 cup per serving)

3/4 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup half-and-half

1/4 cup papaya, peeled, seeded and chopped

1 red banana, peeled and chopped

1/2 cup fresh blueberries

Waffles

Preheat waffle iron and coat in nonstick spray. Combineflour, sugar and oats in a medium bowl. Mix in eggs, milk and oil. Stir in all but 1/4 cup of cherimoya, reserving the remainder for syrup. Bake according to waffle iron instructions, about 5 minutes. Top with Island Syrup. Makes 12 4-inch waffles (2 per serving).

Syrup:

Combine syrup and half-and-half in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add reserved cherimoya and remaining fruit and stir gently until heated through but not bubbling, about 6 minutes.