Sift flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and sugar together. Add milk / butter milk, sour cream & vanilla. Separate eggs. Beat yolks and add to mixture. Mix thoroughly . Beat egg whites stiff and fold into mixture. Add shortening & butter. Lastly fold in the diced apples and pecans. Heat waffle iron on both sides Grease well. Put a little batter in center. Brown on 1 side . Turn. Brown on other side. Serve with honey, maple syrup or marmalade.