These Brown Butter Waffles with Macerated Peaches make for an incredible treat to whip up for a special morning. Tender, flavorful waffles beaming with nutty and fragrant brown butter and topped with warmly-spiced, juicy peaches. This entire breakfast/brunch scenario is simple, yet outrageously good with cozy flair, yummm!

brown butter waffles with macerated peaches on beige plate

It’s wild to me that we’re already into the 3rd month of the year, peeps. March came in like a bill on autopay, ha! Anywho, I’m ecstatic to bring you this newest recipe. I’ve been on a quest to place more of a focus on breakfast eats. Sure, dinnertime-inspired recipes are the best, but we can’t forget about the most important meal of the day. Insert these bomb ass waffles. Y’ALL, I’m obsessed.

Brown Butter Waffles w/ Macerated Peaches 😍

Now, I’m not above grabbing me a box of Eggo’s from the store every now and then, but homemade waffles cannot be beat. I have a classic buttermilk waffles recipe that’s clutch. Then there’s my pumpkin waffles for some seasonal flair. Ahem, I introduce to you these brown butter waffles with macerated peaches.

Nutty and fragrant brown butter adds a lil’ razzle dazzle that sings in this recipe. These waffles are super tender and beaming with so much flavor. Listen, the waffles alone are swoon-worthy but let’s get into that macerated peach topping!

Peaches are mixed together with a few simple + quick ingredients to elevate the fruit. The end result, tender and flavorful waffles topped with extra juicy, warmly-spiced peaches…yes plz! All of the flavors here work so well!

brown butter waffles with sliced peaches on beige platter with cup of coffee on the side

Recipe Highlights For These Waffles

⇢ But first, let’s discuss the main highlights that make this recipe holla:

  • SIMPLE YET FANCY: This recipe is wildly easy, I know you like that! Make the quick peach topping, brown the butter, mix the waffle batter, and then cook your brown butter waffles. That’s it, that’s all! It’s so simple yet it has a touch of flair like something you’d order from a nice brunch spot.
  • HELLA GOOD: Brown butter makes all things extra delish and that’s no different here. Like, have you made my brown butter rice crispy treats tho?! The waffles beam with that butter and also tons of flavor from other elements, too. And then topped with flavorful peaches, suhh good >> 👅
  • SPECIAL OCCASION OR WEEKEND FUN: This brown butter waffles with macerated peaches recipe can be saved for special occasions like birthday celebrations, Mother’s/Father’s Day, Easter brunch, anniversary mornings or saved for an extra special cozy weekend inside. Go on and whip up this recipe in under 45 minutes and enjoy your life.
  • FLEXIBLE AF: This recipe is a dream as it is written. But you can surely swap a few things if needed. If you have gluten-free needs, use gf flour. Don’t have peaches? Make macerated fruit with strawberries, blackberries, or raspberries. We’ll chat more more on recipe substitutions further down below.
macerated peaches in speckled bowl with gold serving spoon

What You’ll Need For This Recipe

(Note: the full ingredients list, including measurements, is provided in the recipe card directly below.)

  • For the macerated peaches: Ripe peaches, lemon juice, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla or almond extract, and a pinch of salt.
  • For the brown butter waffles: Unsalted butter, flour, packed brown sugar, baking powder, salt, ground cardamom, milk, eggs, vanilla + almond extract.
  • for serving waffles: butter, chopped pecans, and maple syrup- as desired.

⇢ Just a few staples you likely already have on hand & 45 minutes or less! 🧇🙌🏾

What Does Macerated Mean?

Great question! Macerated fruit is a means in which fresh fruit is commonly combined with citrus juice, sugar, and other flavorings. The process allows for the natural juices to be drawn out from the fruit. After sitting for some time, the peaches take on a luscious, syrup-like texture where the flavors meld and intensify. These macerated peaches are the easiest and pure chef’s kiss, gah.

brown butter in large white skillet
waffles cooking in waffle iron

How To Make Brown Butter Waffles with Macerated Peaches (it’s sooo easy, let’s look):

(Note: please see the recipe card directly below for the complete written instructions.)

  1. For the macerated peaches: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced peaches, lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla/almond extract, and salt. Gently toss to combine. Cover the bowl and set aside until the waffles are done.
  2. Brown butter. Add the butter into a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Browning butter takes about 7-10 minutes until it turns deep brown and has a nutty aroma with brown bits on the bottom. Once achieved, remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  3. Bring waffle batter together. In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cardamom, and whisk the dry ingredients well to combine. Then make a well in the center of the ingredients and add the milk, eggs, vanilla + almond extracts, and slightly cooled brown butter. Use a rubber spatula to stir the batter until just combined.
  4. Cook waffles. Heat up a Belgian-style waffle maker (this is the one I own & love!). Once the waffle maker is hot, lightly coat with nonstick spray. Ladle some of the batter over the waffle grid(s), close the lid, and cook for 4-5 minutes (depending on your waffle maker) or until the waffles are golden brown and slightly crispy. Transfer cooked waffles to a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack. Repeat the process with remaining batter.
  5. Serve. For each serving, top with the macerated peaches. Garnish with chopped pecans and serve with butter and maple syrup, if desired. Enjoy!
waffles with sliced peaches on beige plate

Tips + Tricks, Recipe Substitutions & More

Here’s some extra info you might find helpful for this waffle recipe:

  • Switch up the fruit– Juicy peaches on top of these brown butter waffles are the very best pairing, y’all. However, feel free to swap peaches for sliced strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, or a combination of fruit.
  • Gluten-free needs?– Use any gluten-free baking flour here as a 1:1 ratio (we love Bob’s Red Mill gf flour!). Additionally, you can also use whole wheat flour here if you’d like (big fan of King Arthur’s white whole wheat flour).
  • Don’t stack waffles!– Stacking them right after they’ve cooked will yield soggy waffles, oof. Instead, as you cook, place each waffle in a single layer on a wire rack to allow the steam to breathe/ventilate.
  • How to keep waffles warm– Lay the waffles in a single layer on a large baking sheet fitted with a wire rack. Then place them in the oven (right around 200°F) until ready to serve.
  • Garnishing your waffles– I recommend some chopped pecans for a crunch you’ll love. However, chopped walnuts or almonds will be just as nice. Also, I recommend a light dusting of powdered sugar, softened butter, and plenty of maple syrup for serving to add an extra delicious touch.
syrup being poured over stack of brown butter waffles

How To Store Brown Butter Waffles

First, make sure leftover waffles have cooled completely. Keep your waffles stored inside of any airtight container or large freezer-safe, plastic bag with a piece of parchment paper in between each waffle so that they don’t stick together. I recommend keeping them inside of the freezer (as opposed to the fridge) and then reheating in a toaster/toaster until warmed through. These waffles will keep in the freezer for up to 2 months. Yay.

Storing Macerated Peaches 🍑

Once mixed together, the macerated peaches will keep for up to 1 day when stored, covered, inside of the refrigerator. Pssst, if you have any leftovers, these peaches are great with some yogurt and granola (& over the waffles), too!

Love peaches? Don’t miss these other peach-inspired recipes:

brown butter waffles with macerated peaches stacked on top of each other

Add these Brown Butter Waffles with Macerated Peaches to your breakfast ideas list, friends! It’s simply amazing! Be sure to tag @butterbeready in your BBR recipe creations, I sure love to see it when you do. Until next time! 🤟🏾

More delicious breakfast & brunch staples:

Print
clockclock iconcutlerycutlery iconflagflag iconfolderfolder iconinstagraminstagram iconpinterestpinterest iconfacebookfacebook iconprintprint iconsquaressquares iconheartheart iconheart solidheart solid icon
waffles with sliced peaches on beige plate

Brown Butter Waffles with Macerated Peaches

  • Author: Quin Liburd
  • Prep Time: 30m
  • Cook Time: 15m
  • Total Time: 45m
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch
  • Cuisine: American
Print Recipe

Description

These Brown Butter Waffles with Macerated Peaches make for an incredible treat to whip up for a special morning. Tender, flavorful waffles beaming with nutty and fragrant brown butter and topped with warmly-spiced, juicy peaches. This entire breakfast/brunch scenario is simple, yet outrageously good with cozy flair, yummm!

Ingredients

Scale

For the macerated peaches:

  • 2 large ripe peaches, pitted & sliced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
  • pinch of salt

For the brown butter waffles:

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 2 1/4 cups whole milk (or milk of choice)
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

For serving:

  • butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar & chopped pecans, if desired

Instructions

For the macerated peaches:

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the sliced peaches, lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla/almond extract, and salt. Gently toss to combine. Cover the bowl and set aside until the waffles are done or you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

For the brown butter waffles:

  1. Brown butter. Add the butter into a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Once the butter melts, it will get foamy and you will hear it bubbling as it cooks. Then it will take on a clear, light golden color. Note: Do not leave the pot unattended during the browning process (takes about 7-10 minutes) as it can burn very quickly. Stir the butter every so often, scraping up any bits as you stir. Then the butter will turn deep brown and have a nutty aroma with brown bits on the bottom. Once achieved, remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  2. Bring waffle batter together. In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cardamom, and whisk the dry ingredients well to combine. Then make a well in the center of the ingredients and add the milk, eggs, vanilla + almond extracts, and slightly cooled brown butter. Use a rubber spatula to stir the batter until just combined- careful not to over mix the batter, set aside.
  3. Cook waffles. Heat up a Belgian-style waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Once the waffle maker is hot, lightly coat with nonstick spray. Ladle some of the batter over the waffle grid(s), close the lid, and cook for 4-5 minutes (depending on your waffle maker) or until the waffles are golden brown and slightly crispy. Transfer cooked waffles to a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack. Repeat process with remaining batter.
  4. Serve. For each serving, sift powdered sugar over waffles, then top with the macerated peaches. Garnish with chopped pecans and serve with softened butter and maple syrup, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. Gluten-free needs? Sure thing, let’s do it…use any gluten-free baking flour here as a 1:1 ratio (we love Bob’s Red Mill gf flour!).
  2. Please read the blog post in its entirety for more tips + tricks.

Keywords: brown butter waffles, waffle recipe, macerated peaches, peaches, homemade waffles

black hand pouring syrup over brown butter waffles with sliced peaches