Apple Crepes with Caramel Sauce Recipe
Delight in these Apple Crepes with Caramel Sauce, featuring tender, cinnamon-kissed cooked apples wrapped in delicate crepes and drizzled with a luscious caramel sauce. This comforting dessert is topped perfectly with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Filling
- 5 large apples, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch dice
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Crepes and Toppings
- 8 prepared crepes
- Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or confectioners sugar, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Filling: Peel, core, and chop the apples into 1/2-inch dice. Melt the butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the apples and sprinkle evenly with sugar and brown sugar. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until the apples begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Remove the lid and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are fully soft and syrupy, about 7-8 minutes more. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Make the Caramel Sauce: Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked apples to a separate bowl, leaving the juices in the pan. Pour in the heavy cream and stir, cooking the sauce over medium heat until it reduces to a thin caramel sauce consistency, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Crepes: Fill each prepared crepe with a generous spoonful of the warm apple filling. Fold the crepe into a triangle and place seam side down in a baking dish.
- Warm the Filled Crepes: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Place the baking dish with filled crepes in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the filling is thoroughly heated through.
- Serve: Arrange the warmed crepes on serving plates, drizzle with the prepared caramel sauce, and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a dusting of confectioners sugar on top for an indulgent finish.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture and flavor balance.
- Prepared crepes can be homemade or store-bought for convenience.
- To make ahead, fill and bake the crepes just before serving to ensure freshness.
- For a richer sauce, you can add a tablespoon of dark rum when reducing the cream.
- Adjust sugar quantities based on the sweetness of your apples.
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