Vanilla Bean Waffles with Cherry Compote

Ingredients (15)

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 3 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 vanilla bean, split with seeds scraped out
• 2 lbs. sweet cherries, pitted
• 3 Tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• Pinch salt