Heavenly Apple Cinnamon Crepes with Caramel Sauce

Heavenly Apple Cinnamon Crepes with Caramel Sauce

Indulge in the delightful flavors of autumn with our Vegan and Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Crepes, topped with a luscious homemade Vegan Salted Caramel Sauce. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet dessert treat, these crepes bring together a harmonious blend of warm spices and apple goodness in a delectable dish.

Ingredients

For the Crepe Batter:
🌾 1 cup (100g) gluten-free oat flour
🌾 1/2 cup (60g) gluten-free all-purpose flour blend e.g., Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1
🥄 1/2 tsp baking powder
🍂 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
🧂 1/4 tsp salt
🍁 1/4 cup (60g) maple syrup
🍦 1 tsp vanilla extract
🥛 1 1/2 cups (360ml) unsweetened vegan milk e.g., almond milk
🧈 1-2 tbsp melted vegan butter for cooking

For the Apple Cinnamon Filling:
🍏 3 medium apples (about 400g / 14 oz) recommended varieties: Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala
🧈 1 tbsp vegan butter
🍁 1/4 cup (60g) maple syrup
🍋 1 tbsp lemon juice
🍂 1 tsp ground cinnamon
🌰 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
🧂 Pinch of salt

For the Vegan Salted Caramel Sauce:
🧈 1/2 cup (115g) cold, cubed vegan butter
🍬 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
🥥 1/2 cup (120ml) full-fat canned coconut milk
🍦 1 tsp vanilla extract
🧂 1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions

1- Prepare the Crepe Batter:

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
• Add the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and vegan milk. Whisk until smooth.
• Cover and let the batter rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes to allow the flours to hydrate.

2- Make the Apple Cinnamon Filling:

• Peel, core, and dice the apples into small cubes.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the vegan butter.
• Add apples, maple syrup, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir occasionally and cook for 8-12 minutes until apples are tender yet firm. Remove from heat.

3- Make the Vegan Salted Caramel Sauce:

• In a small saucepan, combine the cubed vegan butter, brown sugar, and coconut milk. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and sea salt. Allow to cool to thicken further.

4- Cook the Crepes:

• Heat a non-stick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat and brush with melted vegan butter.
• Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the pan, swirling it into an even, thin circle.
• Cook for 1-2 minutes until edges are golden and bubbles form on the surface. Flip and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute.
• Transfer cooked crepe to a plate and repeat with remaining batter, adding butter as needed.

5- Assemble the Crepes:

• Lay each crepe flat, spoon 2-3 tablespoons of apple filling onto one half.
• Fold the crepe in half, then again into a triangle, or roll it tightly like a burrito.

6- Serve:

• Arrange filled crepes on a serving plate and drizzle with warm caramel sauce. Optionally dust with ground cinnamon or powdered sugar.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8 crepes
Nutritional Information per Serving: 388 kcal, 59g carbohydrates, 3g protein, 17g fat
Equipment: Large mixing bowl, whisk, measuring cups and spoons, medium and small saucepans, knife, cutting board, non-stick skillet or crepe pan, thin spatula, rubber spatula or spoon.

Cooking Tips

• Allow the batter to rest to enhance the texture.
• Quickly swirl the pan immediately after pouring the batter for even crepe spreading.
• Ensure apples retain their shape for texture contrast.
• Caramel sauce will thicken as it cools for the perfect consistency.

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Heavenly Apple Cinnamon Crepes with Caramel Sauce