Waffle-Style Liege Doughnuts with Spiced Pear Compote

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-11 · Updated 2026-07-11

Sweet Liege doughnuts inspired by Belgian waffles served with a warm spiced pear compote for a decadent breakfast or dessert. This Belgian-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers pear, brown sugar, ground cinnamon into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium, peeled and diced pear
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 pre-made or store-bought Liege doughnuts

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter. Add 2 peeled and diced medium pears, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves. Stir to combine and cook for 8-10 minutes until the pears soften and the mixture thickens slightly.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice and cook for an additional 1 minute to balance the sweetness and enhance flavor. Remove from heat.
3. Step 3: Warm 4 Liege doughnuts in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5 minutes until heated through and slightly crisp on the outside.
4. Step 4: Serve the warm spiced pear compote spooned generously over the Liege doughnuts for a delightful contrast of textures and flavors.