Banana-Pecan Waffles with Rum Raisin Syrup Recipe

Directions:

1. Soak the raisins in rum for 30 minutes.
2. In a small saucepan bring to a simmer the maple syrup.
3. Add raisins and rum.
4. Stir and keep warm.
5. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and brown sugar into a large bowl.
6. In another bowl beat the egg yolks.
7. Add buttermilk, butter and banana puree.
8. Stir in the dry ingredients just until moistened.
9. In a separate mixing bowl whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
10. Fold egg whites into batter.
11. Pour onto a hot waffle iron and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes, Serve with warm rum-raisin syrup.