Apple Cider Waffles - Hummingbird High

Combine 2 1/2 cups Tree Top 100% Pure Pressed Sweet and Tart Apple Cider and 1 cinnamon stick in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil; continue cooking until the cider is reduced to 3/4 cup (6 ounces). The entire process will take around 15 minutes — check how much liquid is reduced every 5 minutes or so by pouring the cider into a liquid measuring cup. Don't worry if you accidentally reduce the liquid too much — you can always top off with more cider. Once the cider is reduced, pour into a liquid measuring cup. Fish out the cinnamon stick and discard.
Center a rack in the oven and preheat to 200 (F). Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk, 3/4 cup reduced Tree Top 100% Pure Pressed Sweet and Tart Apple Cider (from the first step) 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, and 2 large egg yolks until combined. Use a rubber spatula to mix in 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
In a separate medium bowl, use a handheld electric mixer to whisk 2 large egg whites into soft peaks. Use a spoon to carefully scoop the egg whites into the flour and buttermilk mixture, being careful not to deflate the egg whites. Use a rubber spatula to fold the egg whites into the mixture until the waffle batter is light and homogenous.
Cook the waffles in the preheated waffle maker, using the necessary amount of batter and time recommended by the manufacturer until golden. As the waffles finish cooking, transfer to the preheated oven to keep them warm while you finish cooking the rest of the batter; place each waffle directly on the oven's middle rack. Serve immediately with fresh apple slices, maple syrup, and confectioners' sugar. Enjoy!

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