Effortless Apple Cinnamon Crepes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Batter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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30 g unsalted butter, melted (plus a bit extra for the pan)
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3 large eggs (make sure they're not cold)
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360 ml milk (regular or plant-based)
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0.25 teaspoon salt
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0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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30 g granulated sugar
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125 g all-purpose flour (use gluten-free if you want)
→ Apple Filling
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 pinch salt
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0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg (skip if you don't like)
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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50 g packed brown sugar
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30 g unsalted butter
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3 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith), peeled and sliced thin
→ Optional Toppings
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Chopped nuts for a crunchy finish
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Whipped cream for extra creaminess
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Maple syrup to drizzle on top
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A dusting of powdered sugar
# Instructions:
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Start by beating the eggs with milk, vanilla, and melted butter in a bowl. In another bowl, stir together salt, cinnamon, sugar, and flour. Slowly pour the egg mix into the dry stuff while whisking till you get a smooth batter. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
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Toss butter into a medium pan on medium heat. Add the sliced apples and cook them for a few minutes. Then sprinkle on brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Let it cook till the apples go soft (5–7 minutes). Finally, take off the heat and stir in vanilla and lemon juice.
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Warm up your non-stick skillet on medium heat and brush with melted butter. Scoop around 60 ml of the batter into the pan and swirl to spread it thin. Let it cook for 1–2 minutes till golden, then flip over for another 20–30 seconds. Move finished crepes to a plate. Repeat till you run out of batter.
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Pile a couple spoonfuls of the warm apple mix down the middle of each crepe. Fold them up however you like—roll or make quarters—and keep the filling inside.
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Give a generous sprinkle of powdered sugar before serving. Go wild with maple syrup, nuts, or whipped cream if you're feeling fancy.
# Notes:
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Letting the batter rest for half an hour helps make the crepes soft and delicate.
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Want deeper cinnamon taste? Toast it a bit before mixing in.
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Fix the apples ahead of time if you want; just warm them up again before using.