Cinnamon Caramel Apple Crepes

Step 1

Crepes

Step 2

Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with the oil, milk, and vanilla until incorporated.

Step 4

Pour half of the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and whisk well until smooth. Mix in the remaining liquid. Let the batter sit for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Prepare a bowl of vegetable oil. Take a napkin and fold it into a small square, creating a “brush” for the oil.

Step 6

id=”instruction-step-6″>Heat a 9-inch crepe pan over medium heat. When hot, brush the pan with oil, just enough to lightly coat the bottom (you don’t want excess oil).

Step 7

=”instruction-step-7″>Pour 1/3 cup of batter into the pan and swirl it around to make an even layer.

Step 8

=”instruction-step-8″>Cook until the edges of the crepe are browned. Use a fork to lift one of the edges and turn the crepe out onto a platter.

Step 9

=”instruction-step-9″>Keep warm until serving (a 150F will do the trick). Repeat this process until all of the crepes are made.Cinnamon Apples

Step 10

=”instruction-step-10″>Heat a large cast-iron skillet (or large sauté pan) over medium heat.

Step 11

“instruction-step-11″>Add the 2 tablespoons of butter and let melt. Add the sliced apple wedges.

Step 12

“instruction-step-12″>Cook until the apples begin to soften and caramelize, about 6 minutes, stirring often (keep an eye on them and lower the heat if needed; if they cook too much, they will burn or turn to mush).

Step 13

“instruction-step-13″>Stir in the brown sugar and remaining 4 tablespoons of butter. Let the sugar and butter melt, stirring to incorporate.

Step 14

“instruction-step-14″>Add the water, ground cinnamon, and salt. Let the liquid come to a simmer.

Step 15

“instruction-step-15″>Simmer for a few minutes until the liquid thickens to create a very “loose” caramel sauce.To Serve

Step 16

truction-step-16″>Fold the crepes in half and then half again.

Step 17

truction-step-17″>Place them in the cinnamon caramel apple mixture and bury them underneath the sauce. Serve warm.