Makes 5 waffles (7-inch) and 2 cups sauce for $4.65. Prep: 25 minutes.

Cook: 4 minutes per waffle.

1. Combine flours, pecans, baking powder, nutmeg and salt in large bowl. Make well in center.

2. Whisk butter and sugar in medium-size bowl until blended. Whisk in eggs and milk. Add to well; stir to blend. Let stand 5 minutes.

3. Preheat waffle iron. Prepare Cherry Sauce: Combine cherries, maple syrup and honey in small saucepan. Bring to simmering. Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook, stirring, 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from heat.

4. Coat the waffle iron lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon the batter onto the iron. Cover and cook 4 minutes or until browned. Remove waffles; keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve with sauce.

Nutrient Value Per Waffle: 390 calories, 11 protein, 16 g fat, 53 g carbohydrate, 410 mg sodium, 100 mg cholesterol. Exchanges:1 1/5 starch/bread, 1/2 meat, 1/4 milk, 3/4 fruit, 2 1/2 fat. Nutrient Value Per 2 Tablespoons Cherry Sauce: 32 calories, 0 g protein, 0 g fat, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 mg sodium, 0 mg cholesterol. Exchanges: 1/a starch/bread, 1/2 fruit.

or even pound cake or ice cream for a great dessert treat.

<Nitro_II@classic. Msn. Com> on Dec 2, 97