Dads Award Winning Apple Butter Crepe Bites Recipes

CINNAMON APPLE CREPES

Steps:

• Prepare the crepe batter and cook the crepes according to this Crepe Recipe.
• If making the crepes the day before, stack them, place them in a freezer bag and store them in the refrigerator. If making them and serving them the same day, stack them on a place and keep at room temperature.
• Place the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice and salt in a small bowl and stir to combine.
• Peel and chop the apples into 1-inch cubes. Place them in a bowl and sprinkle with the lemon juice and toss the apples to coat them.
• Melt the butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, when it starts to bubble add the brown sugar and stir until the brown sugar-butter mixture until the sugar is thoroughly mixed in with the butter and just starts to bubble.
• Add the apples in a single layer, turn the heat up to medium-high heat and cook the apples until half the liquid is evaporated. When the apples are cooking at the beginning, they will release a lot of liquid, so the amount of liquid in the pan will increase by a lot. Add the spice mixture and stir to mix in the spices and continue to cook the apples until most of the liquid has evaporated and a thick syrup remains
• Occasionally stir the apples to make sure they don't burn, but for the most part let them cook undisturbed so they caramelize but are still a little firm by the time the liquid is evaporated and they have start caramelize.
• Remove the apples from the heat and spoon them into a wide bowl. Scrape the pan to get all the syrup.

DAD'S AWARD WINNING APPLE BUTTER CREPE BITES

Steps:

• Mix ingredients for the crepes together, adding then in the order given until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
• Heat a lightly greased skillet over medium heat until water sizzles on contact.
• Pour 1/8 teaspoon of batter into skillet, swirl for evenness and cook for 30 to 45 seconds.
• Remove from the skillet onto a clean dry towel while making the rest of the crepes.
• Spread filling on each crepe in the order given in the filling ingredients list.
• Roll up crepes and cut into 1 inch or so bite size pieces.
• Insert toothpicks (but don't count on them for support) and serve as a plated dessert snack.

APPLE CREPE WITH FRESH RICOTTA, ORANGE SAUCE AND BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• For the crepes: Whisk together the sugar and eggs until pale, and then whisk in the milk until combined. Mix in the flour and salt until smooth. Whisk in the butter, cover and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
• For the ricotta filling: Whisk together the ricotta, sugar and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• For the apple mixture: Combine the orange juice, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, allspice, cloves, apples and salt in a large saute pan over high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are softened and the juices have thickened. Remove and let cool slightly.
• For cooking crepes: Place a 6-inch nonstick pan over medium heat and spray with nonstick spray or brush with butter. Once the pan is sizzling, slowly pour in enough batter to thinly cover the entire bottom, using a ladle. Quickly tilt and rotate the pan and cook until the bottom of the crepe is lightly browned, 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds. Flip the crepe, using your fingers or a spatula, and cook 30 seconds longer. Slide the crepe onto a wax-paper-lined plate, and then repeat with the rest of the batter.
• For the orange sauce and brown butter: Heat the orange juice in a small saute pan over medium heat and let reduce to a syrupy consistency. Cook the butter in a medium saute pan over medium heat until it begins to turn a nutty brown color. Remove from the heat and whisk in the zest and salt. Reserve.
• Lay the crepes on a flat surface. Spoon some of the ricotta down the center of each crepe and roll. Plate 2 crepes each on large plates and top with some of the apple mixture, orange sauce and brown butter. Dust with confectioners' sugar and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

BRIE-APPLE PASTRY BITES

Steps:

• Unfold puff pastry; cut each sheet into 24 squares. Gently press squares onto the bottoms of 48 greased miniature muffin cups., Combine the cheese, apple, nuts and cranberries; spoon into cups. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with nutmeg.