Crepe Fillings

Written by Translator on May 12, 2008 – 4:29 pm -

Crepes, as I mentioned the other day, are really versatile and may be used with either sweet or savory fillings. I normally make ones with sweet fillings, so will talk about them today and savory ones another time.

The fillings can be just about any kind of fruit. My favorite is one made with apricots, either fresh or dried. Fresh ones of course are a little better, but dried apricots cook up well. Depending on the batch, either fresh or dried ones may need a little extra sugar (sucralose could also be used). If you are in a hurry, you can buy canned pie filling, but to do that with fresh crepes is sort of like putting grocery store queso sauce on home made green chile enchiladas. Read more »


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Basic Crepes

Written by Translator on May 10, 2008 – 6:04 pm -

Crepes are wonders for a multitude of dishes. I like to eat them plain, too, with coffee or milk. They are easy to make, but are one of the few things that I cook using exact measurements. If the proportions are wrong, they are either too tough or too cakelike, so follow the recipe closely.

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