Caramelized Apple Crepes

caramelized apple crepes step by step recipe with pictures

Crepes are yummy.

Fall is good.

That much I know.

And what about fall inspired crepes? ‘Is that possible?’ I thought.

I’ll tell you what – not only it is possible, the result also is amazingly delicious!

DELICIOUS!

Sure I have the recipe for you, here it is…

 

 

caramelized apple crepes step by step recipe with pictures ingredients

The list of ingredients.

 

 

caramelized apple crepes step by step recipe with pictures batter in bowl

1. First, in a larger bowl, combine the flour, milk, water, sugar, eggs and salt.

 

caramelized apple crepes step by step recipe with pictures

2. Whisk until well combined and there are no lumps in the batter.

 

 

caramelized apple crepes step by step recipe with pictures pouring oil in pan

3. Heat a non-stick skillet or pan over medium-high heat.

4. Pour in about 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil.

 

 

caramelized apple crepes step by step recipe with pictures pouring batter in pan

5. Carefully ladle about 1/4 cup batter into skillet.

 

 

caramelized apple crepes step by step recipe with pictures rotate the skillet so the batter spreads out and thinly coats the bottom of the skillet

6. Rotate skillet so the batter spreads out and thinly coats the bottom of the skillet.

 

 

caramelized apple crepes step by step recipe with pictures return skillet to heat, and cook the crepe until edges turn golden brown and lacy, and start to pull away from the skillet. Using a knife or an offset spatula, carefully turn crepe over; cook other side until just golden.

7. Return skillet to heat, and cook the crepe until edges turn golden brown and lacy, and start to pull away from the skillet. Using a knife or an offset spatula, carefully turn crepe over; cook other side until just golden.

 

 

caramelized apple crepes by step recipe with pictures Return skillet to heat, and cook the crepe until edges turn golden brown and lacy, and start to pull away from the skillet. Using a knife or an offset spatula, carefully turn crepe over; cook other side until just golden

8. Slide the crepe onto a heat-proof plate.

9. Repeat with the remaining batter, stirring it before making another crepe. Stack cooked crepes on top of one another.

 

 

caramelized apple crepes step by step recipe with pictures Peel the apples and cut them into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks.

10. Peel the apples and cut them into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks.

11. Place the apples in a medium bowl. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Toss to coat.

 

 

caremelized apple crepes recipe with step by step pictures. Melt the butter in a skillet or pan over medium heat. Add granulated sugar, and cook, stirring occasionally

12. Melt the butter in a skillet or pan over medium heat. Add granulated sugar, and cook, stirring occasionally, …

 

 

Caramelized apple crepes step by step recipe with pictures. Cook until sugar turns amber in color. If caramel starts to get too dark, remove the skillet from heat

… until sugar turns amber in color. If caramel starts to get too dark, remove the skillet from heat.

 

 

Caramelized apple crepes step by step recipe with pictures. Add apples to the pan, and cook, turning apples over, until soft and completely caramelized. Remove the apples from heat.

13. Add apples, and cook, turning apples over, until soft and completely caramelized. Remove the apples from heat.

 

 

Caramelized apple crepes step by step recipe with pictures.Combine the creme fraiche (or sour cream) with the confectioners' sugar in a bowl. Whip the mixture a little.  Spoon a scant 1/2 cup caramelized apples onto each crepe, and dust lightly with confectioners' sugar. Spoon the creme-fraiche mixture over the apples.

14. Combine the creme fraiche (or sour cream) with the confectioners’ sugar in a bowl. Whip the mixture a little.

15. Spoon a scant 1/2 cup caramelized apples onto each crepe, and dust lightly with confectioners’ sugar. Spoon the creme-fraiche mixture over the apples.

 

 

Caramelized apple crepes step by step recipe with pictures. Fold the crepes and serve warm.

16. Fold the crepes and serve immediately.

Enjoy!

(This recipe was adapted from MarthaStewart.com. It makes 8 crepes.)

19 thoughts on “Caramelized Apple Crepes

  1. 1
    Christina says:

    I think I could eat crepes for breakfast every day. I like the caramelized apple filling!

  2. 2
    zunicka says:

    Petra,it looks delicious as always!with pears it would be also great.You gave me inspiration for today dinner.Thanks,your blog is great!

  3. 3
    zunicka says:

    Oh and one more think, l usually use spelt flour for crepes to be healthier:)

  4. 4

    thank you for this simply recipe, I think I have to make it for this weekend… 🙂

  5. 5
    Cheri says:

    I have never made crepes before, but now I’m ready. I love your step-by-step photos! Those apples would be good in a pie too.

  6. 6
    Clotilde says:

    Great to find a French crêpe recipe on here 🙂 They’re the best treat, esp with caramelized apples! YUM! Thanks Petra!

  7. 7
    Simply Tia says:

    These crepes look amazing! Good job.

  8. 8
    Connie says:

    I’ve never tried crepes, but the apple filling looks so amazing that I may just have to try these. Thank you!

  9. 9
    Nea says:

    These look so stinking good! Crepes are seriously my favorite meal. You can do so much with them, you know? They’re such a great base. Your crepe batter is a little different from mine. I wonder how they would compare!

    http://hungryhungryhighness.blogspot.com/2012/07/crepes-and-trip-to-france.html

  10. 10
    Gaby says:

    Thanks for the filling recipe, yum! I like to use a blender for my crepe batter, it’s super fast and easy and always comes out right. =)

  11. 11
    eliete sherring says:

    obrigaa pelas rceitas achei simples e faceis. Parabens! voceé 10!

  12. 12

    It looks delicious! Thank you!

  13. 13
    Bee Luan says:

    Hi Petra
    I did, it’s really great. Thank you for sharing ^^

  14. 14
    Dn says:

    Excellent easy just concentrate on stirring sugar and butter to caramelize
    Crepe recipe easy Delicious

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    Juliette M says:

    Hi, I was just wondering how many crepes this recipe makes? thank you!

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    Lauraine says:

    Made these for breakfast. My only problem was when I added Carmel to apples it got hard. I followed reciepe exactly. Where did I go wrong? Otherwise awesome!

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    lamdieu says:

    thank post very good

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    Kevin says:

    How long does it take to make the whole thing from start to finish.

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