A simple way to expand your sweet food offerings is to use a commercial waffle iron. Waffles are easy for customers to recognise, appeal to both kids and adults, and can be served across breakfast, snack, dessert, or grab-and-go menus. They also have strong visual and aroma appeal, which can help attract impulse purchases in-store.
Meris supplies Neumärker commercial waffle irons, engineered in Germany and designed for high-volume commercial environments. Their small footprint makes them suitable for cafés, convenience stores, and other foodservice businesses looking to add a compact, profitable menu item without overcomplicating operations. The waffle iron base also offers interchangeable plate options, allowing businesses to create different waffle styles and expand their menu from one unit.
Waffle Topping Idea: Summer Fruit Compote Recipe
For a simple seasonal topping, serve freshly made waffles with a summer fruit compote. See below for ingredients and instructions.
Ingredients
- 4 large plums, stoned and cut into wedges
- 200g punnet of blueberries
- Zest and juice 1 orange
- 25g soft light brown sugar
- 150g punnet of raspberries
- Thick yogurt or cream
- And honey, to serve (optional)
Method
- Cook the plums and blueberries in a small pan with the orange zest and juice, sugar, and 4 tbsp water until slightly softened but not mushy.
- Gently stir in the raspberries and cook for 1 min more.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature. S
- erve with yogurt or cream and a drizzle of honey, if you like.
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