Valentine's Day Belgian Waffles with Cherry Sauce

Cherry Sauce:

¼ cup sugar

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

½ cup orange juice

2 cups sweet cherries, pitted and halved

1 teaspoon grated orange peel

Sweetened whipped cream

Waffles:

2 cups flour

2 tablespoon sugar

1 ½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

2 cup milk

½ cup melted butter/margarine

4 egg separated

 Directions For Waffles:
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

Combine milk, melted butter and egg yolks. Add to dry ingredients; stir just to moisten.

Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.

Bake in waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions.

Directions For Cherry Sauce:
Combine sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon; add orange juice, cherries and orange peel.

Bring to a boil over medium high heat; boil until thickened.

Serve warm cherry sauce over waffles; top with sweetened whipped cream.

Other possible toppings include fresh strawberries and bananas with whipped cream!

TIP:
Belgian waffles can be made ahead and frozen in freezer proof plastic bags or aluminum foil. Toast frozen waffles in toaster oven or bake at 325 degrees for 12-15 minutes.