Sweet Buckwheat Crepes with Roasted Apples
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The intense sweetness of the Cosmic Crisp apples are the perfect compliment to earthy buckwheat crepes and the tangy mascarpone filling. Enjoy this dish for dessert or breakfast.
YIELD: 6 crepes
Recipe created by: Meg Raines
Ingredients
Crepe Batter
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup buckwheat flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup water
Roasted Apples
- 4 cups diced Cosmic Crisp Apples (2 large, or 3 medium apples)
- 2 tablespoon honey, warmed until runny
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- Juice of 1 large orange
Filling
- 8 oz. mascarpone cheese
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1 tablespoon honey, warmed until runny
Method
Make the crepes
- Combine all the crepe ingredients, except the water, in a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a container, cover and let batter rest for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- When you are ready to make crepes, thin batter with the water (less water for thicker crepes, more water for thinner crepes). Heat a crepe pan or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly spray or grease the pan, add about 1/2 cup of batter to the pan while swirling the pan to distribute the batter evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Transfer the cooked crepes to a plate and place a towel over them to keep warm.
Roast the apples
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine the warm honey, melted butter and orange juice in a baking dish. Add the apples and toss to coat. Note: Zest the orange (for the filling) before juicing it.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the apples are tender and the sauce has reduced to a syrup. Stirring once or twice during baking.
- Let coolslightly before using.
Make the filling
- Combine the mascarpone cheese, warm honey and orange zest in a bowl, mix well to incorporate.
Assemble the crepes
- Dollop about 2 tablespoons of the filling onto one side of the crepe then fold it in half, and again in quarters.
- Place the folded crepe on a serving plate and spoon some of the roasted apples over the top. Garnish with chopped roasted nuts and a drizzle of honey if desired. Serve warm.
- Components can be stored separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.